Transport Planner 4 on 4 off Nights

Transport Coordinator / Planner – 4 On, 4 Off Nights
Location: Heathrow (LHR)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
Shift: 4 on, 4 off – nights

Permanent, full-time position
The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Coordinator / Planner to join a busy 24/7 transport operation based near Heathrow Airport.
Working with high-profile airline customers, you will coordinate time-critical freight movements while ensuring an exceptional level of service. This is a fast-paced position that requires strong transport-planning experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to make confident decisions under pressure.

Applicants must have previous freight transport experience, including a minimum of two years within a busy transport operation.
Your Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily and nightly transport operations.
• Allocate vehicles, drivers and workloads efficiently.
• Monitor collections and deliveries to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Coordinate airport transfers and time-critical freight movements.
• Respond quickly to operational changes, delays and customer requirements.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers, customers and internal teams.
• Build strong relationships with customers and deliver consistently high levels of service.
• Keep transport systems and operational records accurate and up to date.
• Work collaboratively with the wider 24/7 transport team.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, compliantly and cost-effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of two years’ experience within a busy transport or freight operation.
• Previous transport planning or coordination experience.
• Knowledge of road freight and airfreight logistics.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and experience working within a busy office environment.
• A flexible, adaptable and proactive approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience of ADR, hazardous goods or Level D Cargo Operative training would be advantageous, although fully paid training can be provided. A forklift licence would also be beneficial, with training available if required.
Due to the airport-based nature of the role, successful applicants must be able to provide a complete five-year employment history and successfully complete the required referencing, criminal-record and airport-security vetting.
What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.
• Attractive 4 on, 4 off night-shift pattern.
• 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme following the qualifying period.
• Fully funded training and development.
• The opportunity to work in a varied, fast-moving international freight environment.

If you are an experienced Transport Coordinator or Planner looking for your next opportunity at Heathrow, we would love to hear from you.

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