Senior Port Operator

Senior Port Operator

Location: Stanford le Hope
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Contract: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Senior Port Operator to join a busy transport operation at Stanford le Hope. This role will focus on vehicle planning, driver management, operational efficiency, cost control, and supporting the wider operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily vehicle planning and routing.
• Monitor operational performance and resolve delivery issues.
• Ensure driver hours and transport compliance are maintained.
• Control operational costs, including VBS bookings, overtime, and nights out.
• Liaise with drivers, planners, fleet, and maintenance teams.
• Support junior team members and act as an escalation point for operational queries.
• Assist in achieving revenue targets and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experience within container haulage, port operations, or transport planning.
• Strong knowledge of container movements and VBS booking systems.
• Understanding of driver hours regulations and transport compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with experience managing operational costs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced transport environment.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you have experience in container haulage or port operations and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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