Port Operator - Stanford - Up to £50,000 per annum

Senior Port Operator Location: London GatewayJob Type: PermanentSalary: Competitive, depending on experience An established and growing transport and logistics business is looking for an experienced Senior Port Operator to join its team at London Gateway. This is a hands-on operational role within a busy container haulage environment, supporting the efficient planning and management of a fleet of vehicles and drivers. You will act as a key link between drivers, planning, fleet and operational management, helping to ensure excellent service levels while maintaining strong cost control and vehicle utilisation. The role would suit someone with a solid background in UK port transport, container haulage or traffic planning, who is confident managing day-to-day operational issues and is ready to take on additional responsibility within an experienced operations team. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day planning and allocation of a fleet of vehicles and drivers. Review previous-day performance and ensure effective handovers between shifts. Ensure vehicles are planned and routed efficiently, with clear handover notes where required. Act as a first point of escalation for operational issues and more complex queries. Monitor late-running jobs, potential service issues and opportunities for job recovery. Manage vehicle utilisation and ensure available resources are used effectively. Support Day 1 and Day 2 planning and expediting activities. Monitor revenue, routing and ..... full job details .....