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4 on 4 off Night Transport Planner

First Choice Staff
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client seeks a Night Shift Planner/Co-ordinator for a logistics operation near London Heathrow.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in Transport Planning and offers a salary of up to £40,000.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing night transport plans, communicating with day shift supervisors, and managing HGV drivers' schedules.
  • Candidates should have a strong understanding of UK and European geography, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • This position follows a 4 on 4 off shift pattern from 19:00 to 07:00, with opportunities for overtime.

Our client is looking for a Night Shift Planner/Co-ordinator to join a well-established and growing operations team near London Heathrow.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of a 24/7 logistics operation, providing seamless service and communication between day and night operations.

Duties

As a Night Shift Planner, you’ll be a crucial point of contact between the night and day teams. You'll play a central role in creating, managing, and executing transport plans for the current and following day.

Your ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to challenges will ensure our high standards of service delivery are consistently met.

You’ll work closely with operations colleagues, customers, service partners (both UK and international), and our team of professional drivers.

This is a fast-paced role, ideal for someone who thrives under pressure and is confident in decision-making and communication.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and execute night transport plans, adjusting as needed in real-time

Communicate effectively with day shift supervisors to ensure seamless handovers

Liaise with customers, service partners, and internal teams to ensure service excellence

Manage and coordinate with a team of HGV drivers and monitor their schedules

Problem-solve and adapt plans to changing operational needs

Ensure compliance with transport regulations and internal procedures

Required

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Transport Planning

Knowledge of EU-UK customs procedures and ETSF: 1 year

Airfreight & HGV driver management experience: 2 years

Strong understanding of UK and European geography

Familiarity with various movement modes, especially airfreight

Solid grasp of driver legislation and transport regulations

Excellent written and verbal communication

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure and multitask effectively

Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Smart, professional appearance

Self-starter who works well independently and collaboratively

salary up to £40,000

4 on 4 off shift pattern: 19:00 - 07:00

Overtime opportunities available

Be part of a growing, collaborative, and high-performing team

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.

If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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