Transport Operator
Join Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, an international and leading logistics service provider for the chemical, gas, polymer and food industries. Our family‑owned company has been established since 1920, with safety and sustainability deeply embedded in our DNA.
Where will you be working?
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics operates 54 locations across 27 countries, with a global team of over 2,600 colleagues, a modern fleet of 25,000 tank containers, 5,000 dry bulk containers and trailers, 575 tank trailers, and almost 900 trucks.
Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Operator to join our Continental Operations Team. This person will coordinate inter‑modal transport planning across Europe, maintain communication, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to deliver operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure delivery/loading times are achieved through effective planning, problem‑solving, and consistent communication.
- Plan and coordinate shipments in advance, securing required transport space and meeting customer requirements.
- Liaise with suppliers, internal departments, and customer service teams to ensure clear, timely, and accurate booking instructions.
- Execute daily operational tasks, ensuring accurate and timely updates in internal systems.
- Identify and communicate shipment anomalies, volume fluctuations, and customs‑related events to relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor urgent orders, ensuring timely arrivals at terminals and escalating delays or non‑arrivals to avoid disruption.
- Communicate significant delays or short shipments promptly, offering alternatives and obtaining approval for any additional costs.
Job Requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality standards.
- Resilient under pressure with the ability to adapt quickly to changing market and customer demands.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on building effective relationships.
- Eager to learn, with a willingness to undertake training and development.
- Highly organized with excellent planning and administrative skills.
- Proactive, solution‑oriented team player who can also work independently.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities, working at pace, and meeting deadlines effectively.
- Understanding of Customs legislation is an advantage.
What We Offer
- A people‑first culture built on trust, ownership, and responsibility.
- A dynamic logistics environment focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong teamwork.
- Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development, supported by structured training programmes.
- A competitive benefits package, including excellent pension and life assurance schemes.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Great extras, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme and access to our Benefit Hub for discounts and perks.
- Wellbeing support, including Help@Hand and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
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