Container Transport Manager
1 day ago
Felixstowe
We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing logistics business looking for an experienced Container Transport Manager to lead a busy transport planning operation. This is a senior operational role suited to someone with extensive experience in container haulage, traffic planning and team management, with strong knowledge of UK ports and container transport operations. Felixstowe / Suffolk £55,000 – £65,000 + Company Car The Role: • Lead and manage a busy team of Transport Operators / Planners, • Oversee container transport planning from Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton, • Ensure efficient fleet utilisation and effective allocation of drivers and vehicles, • Monitor operational revenue targets, service levels and overall performance, • Manage day-to-day operational issues and ensure problems are resolved quickly, • Maintain strong relationships and communication with drivers, customers and internal teams, • Oversee VBS bookings, helping to minimise wasted slots and unnecessary costs, • Monitor operational KPIs and daily performance statistics, • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and service levels, • Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive, EU Drivers' Hours and relevant transport regulations, • Support a positive, high-performing culture across the transport operation, • Provide a professional point of contact for key operational and customer queries, • Occasionally travel to other depot locations when required What We're Looking For: • Significant experience within container transport / container haulage, • Strong hands-on experience of truck and traffic planning, • Minimum 5 years' experience leading an operational transport team, • Working knowledge of TOPS and container transport systems, • Strong understanding of port systems and VBS bookings, • Excellent knowledge of UK geography and major container ports, • Good understanding of driver hours and transport compliance, • Proven ability to manage a fast-paced traffic operation under pressure, • Strong leadership and people-management skills, • Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance, • Confident customer-facing and relationship-building skills, • Excellent problem-solving, organisational and communication skills, • Strong IT skills and attention to detail What's On Offer: • £55,000 – £65,000 salary, depending on experience, • Company car, • 23 days' holiday, increasing to 25 days with service, • Birthday off following successful probation, • Life assurance, • Company pension, • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, • Health & wellbeing subscription, • On-site parking This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Container Transport Operations Manager, Transport Manager, Traffic Manager or Senior Transport Planner looking to take ownership of a busy container transport operation. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.