Haulage Shipping Line Operator (Felixstowe, UK)

Haulage Shipping Line Operator (Felixstowe, UK) Booking / BL Number Container Number Track and Trace From To On Find route Select Country Select Country Austria Belgium Comoros Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Egypt Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Germany India Ireland Italy Kenya Latvia Lithuania Morocco Mozambique Netherlands Norway Pakistan Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Slovakia Spain Sudan Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Uganda United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yemen Zambia Search Agents Route Finder Tracking Agents Schedule The organisation WEC Lines is a dynamic mid-sized maritime transport company specialised in container shipping. Our services focus mainly on the UK, Portugal, Spain, the Canary Islands, North and East Africa. Our head office is located in Rotterdam, and we have offices in Hamburg, Le Havre, Antwerp, Barcelona, Nairobi and Mombasa. Are you an experienced logistics professional with strong planning skills and a passion for coordinating container transport and delivering excellent service? Then we are looking for you!

Experience in transport operations, logistics or shipping Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple transport activities simultaneously A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering excellent service Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with hauliers and internal teams A proactive and solution-oriented approach to operational challenges Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure Commercial awareness and an understanding of transport utilisation, profitability and cost control The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment A flexible and hands-on approach, with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement

A competitive salary A supportive and dynamic working environment Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance Medicash Life assurance. Ready to set sail with us? If you have experience in transport operations, logistics or shipping and are passionate about delivering excellent service, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected] or [email protected] . Please only apply if you already live in The United Kingdom and have official permission to work here.

Due to our continued growth, we have an excellent opportunity to join our team as a Haulage Shipping Line Operator. In this role, you are responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination and execution of container haulage operations. You arrange land transport for incoming and outgoing containers, coordinate driver schedules in line with contractual agreements and agreed tariffs, and ensure smooth communication between hauliers and the Customer Services team. Your main objective is to deliver a reliable and efficient service while maximising transport utilisation and profitability. You play a key role in ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on schedule, while proactively avoiding unnecessary costs, such as failed or rejected haulages. Key tasks and responsibilities Plan, coordinate and monitor container haulage operations for incoming and outgoing containers Schedule land transport in line with customer requirements and operational priorities Coordinate closely with hauliers and the Customer Services team to ensure smooth transport operations Monitor transport performance and ensure deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and on time Maximise transport utilisation and profitability while maintaining a high level of service Proactively identify and resolve planning issues to prevent delays, failed deliveries and rejected haulages Minimise unnecessary transport costs through effective planning and coordination Ensure compliance with relevant transport regulations and agreed procedures Maintain clear and timely communication with all relevant parties regarding transport planning and execution