Transport Planner - Nights
hace 17 días
Stanford-le-Hope
Our client, a haulage company is looking for a Traffic Operator to join their office. Nights 8pm-6am • Manage day-to-day container transport operations, including planning, scheduling, and execution of deliveries and collections., • Oversee container movements to and from ports, depots, and customer sites, ensuring optimal vehicle utilisation., • Lead, manage, and motivate drivers and transport staff, including performance management and training., • Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, including O-licence requirements, drivers' hours, Working Time Directive, and tachograph regulations., • Liaise with ports, shipping lines, container depots, and customers to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues promptly., • Monitor and control transport costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency savings and improved performance., • Manage subcontractors where required, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards., • Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with legal and company requirements, working closely with maintenance providers., • Handle operational issues such as delays, damages, incidents, and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions., • Produce and analyse transport KPIs, reports, and performance data., • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport function., • Strong understanding of container types, weights, VGM requirements, and port booking systems., • Experience managing demurrage, detention, and quay rent, with a focus on cost control., • Knowledge of port procedures, turnaround times, and operational constraints., • Coordination of container collections and returns to minimise delays and additional charges., • Promote a strong health and safety culture across the transport operation., • Ensure all risk assessments, driver inductions, and toolbox talks are completed and up to date., • Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing preventative measures., • Proven experience as a Transport Manager within container haulage or a container-focused logistics environment., • Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements., • Experience managing drivers and transport teams., • Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills., • Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels., • IT literate, with experience using transport management systems (TMS) #J-18808-Ljbffr