Traffic Operator

Traffic Operator Container Haulage Felixstowe Salary Circ £35-£45K DOE Free Parking Pension UK Discounts We re looking for an experienced Traffic Operator to join our busy container haulage operation. You ll be responsible for keeping vehicles, drivers and containers moving efficiently across our UK network while dealing with the inevitable last-minute changes that come with transport! Key Responsibilities Manage daily transport planning and resource allocation across UK locations. Plan and allocate container movements, optimising fleet and driver utilisation. Coordinate collections and deliveries across ports, inland terminals, depots and customer sites. Liaise with operators, port supervisors, drivers, customers and freight partners. Monitor and adapt schedules to meet changing operational demands. Support the Customer Service team with planning queries and customer updates. Resolve delays, port congestion, failed collections and other operational issues. Ensure drivers have correct job details, booking information and documentation. Monitor drivers'' hours and ensure compliance with transport regulations. Maintain accurate job records and update TOPS and other transport systems. Use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for planning and reporting. Assist with KPI tracking and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency. Monitor waiting time, demurrage, detention and additional haulage charges. Experience and Skills Previous experience in container haulage, ..... full job details .....