Senior Traffic Operator

Seven logistics is looking for an experienced Traffic Operator with strong communication skills, good customer facing and the ability to lead a team. As an experienced traffic planner you will have a wealth of knowledge to help support the day to day functions of the traffic office and ensuring our customers receive the best service we can offer.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Planning work from Felixstowe and London Gateway on allocated traffic sheet
• Managing allocated trucks and ensuring revenues and service levels are met
• Managing drivers and ensuring communication and relationships are kept up to high levels
• Ensure all current day issues are managed and resolved efficiently
• Booking and ensuring VBS are booked correctly

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Essential - More than 5 years of experience in a planning role
• Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning under pressure
• Knowledge of Truckcom preferred
• Understanding of port and VBS systems
• Knowledge of haulage and container industry
• Good customer facing skills
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good people and team building skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Can do attitude
• Good Team player
• Ability to lead a team
• A driven, confident and motivated individual
• Excellent at problem solving
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable IT skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 20 days holiday which increases with length of service, up to 25 days
• Birthday Day off after successful completion of probation
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Free health & wellbeing subscription
• On-site parking

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Felixstowe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Traffic Planning: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person