Night Transport Operator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Felixstowe
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
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SKILLS

Transport Operator experience TOPS system proficiency Confident communication UK geographical knowledge Problem solving Organizational skills Flexibility Customer service

FULL DESCRIPTION

Night Transport Operator

Sector: Shipping and Logistics

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: up to £40,000

Job Reference: VAC-1008984

Job Description

Night Transport Operator. If you have experience within the container transport industry this could be a fantastic opportunity for you to join a market leader as a Night Transport Operator at their Felixstowe depot. Working Monday to Friday (11 hour shifts) Starting time would be 1700/1800/1900 hours dependent upon shift pattern.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Dealing with multiple drivers
  • Communicating with ports
  • Booking delivery slots for entry in ports
  • Using a Transport system called TOPS for putting down drivers start times and finish times
  • Chasing drivers for etas and making sure they are on time
  • Rerouting jobs as and when is needed
  • Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system
  • Speaking to customers on possible delays advising et

Skills Required

  • Previous experience as a Transport Operator – Essential
  • Confident and clear communicator – written and verbal
  • Excellent UK geographical knowledge
  • Can work on own initiative
  • Quick and efficient problem solving skills
  • Organised at all times
  • Flexibility to meet the demands of the business

Benefits

  • Salary up to £40,000
  • Annual salary review (discretionary).
  • Annual bonus (discretionary).
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1.
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