Transport Planner

Traffic Operator - London Gateway

Join a winning team with our client, a market leader within the container transport industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Traffic Operator to join their London Gateway depot on a Monday to Friday shift pattern.

Job type:
Permanent
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday
Salary - Up to £36,000 plus benefits

Duties & Responsibilities

Managing and coordinating multiple drivers
Communicating with ports and terminals
Booking delivery slots for port entries
Using the TOPS transport system to record driver start and finish times
Monitoring driver ETAs and ensuring on-time performance
Rerouting jobs when required
Ensuring all PODs are matched correctly to jobs on the system
Liaising with customers regarding delays and updates

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience as a Transport Operator (essential)

Experience with in the container transport industry
Confident and clear communicator (written and verbal)
Excellent UK geographical knowledge
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Strong problem-solving skills
Highly organised with attention to detail
Flexible to meet the needs of the business

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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