Job Description:

Transport Planner - Co-ordinator (Night Shift)

London Gateway, Essex
£30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

Choose from one of the following fixed night shifts:

• 18:00 – 04:00

OR

• 22:00 – 08:00

Participation in a shared weekend and Bank Holiday on-call rota is required.

Be the Driving Force Behind Overnight Logistics

While most people are ending their day, this is when the operation really comes to life.

We're recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner - Co-ordinator to join a growing container haulage business based at London Gateway. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment, thrives on problem-solving, and wants to play a crucial role in keeping freight moving across the UK overnight.

Night operations are at the heart of the logistics industry, and you'll be trusted to manage the challenges, decisions and coordination that keep customers, drivers and ports running seamlessly.

The Role

As a Transport Planner - Co-ordinator, you'll oversee and coordinate container transport movements throughout the night, ensuring operations run efficiently, safely and on schedule.

You'll be the central point of communication between drivers, customers and operational teams, managing real-time logistics activity and resolving issues as they arise. This role offers plenty of variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact every shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating container transport movements across the UK
• Allocating work and managing driver schedules
• Monitoring live transport operations and responding to changes in real time
• Liaising with drivers, customers, ports and internal teams
• Managing operational challenges and finding effective solutions
• Ensuring deliveries and collections are completed on time
• Maintaining accurate transport and operational records
• Supporting compliance with transport legislation and company procedures
• Providing a smooth handover between night and day operations

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience within UK container haulage or transport planning
• Strong organisational and workload management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure
• A proactive and solution-focused approach
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer service

Desirable Experience

• Transport Manager CPC qualification
• Knowledge of drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and transport compliance
• Experience working with major UK container ports, including Felixstowe and Southampton
• Experience within a busy logistics, transport or haulage operation

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious logistics business
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and professional working environment
• The chance to take ownership of a key operational role
• Free on-site parking
• Consistent fixed shift patterns

Ready for a New Challenge?

If you're an experienced Transport Planner - Co-ordinator looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership, make decisions and play a vital role in a fast-paced overnight operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that keeps the UK's supply chain moving, around the clock.