Transport Operator

Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is a leading logistics service provider for the chemical, gas, polymer, and food industries. Our family-owned company, founded in 1920 in the Netherlands, is strongly committed to safety and sustainability. Together with our customers and suppliers, we develop smart logistics solutions that contribute to an efficient supply chain.

With a presence in 58 locations across 28 countries, our team of over 2,700 dedicated professionals operates a modern fleet, including 25,000 tank containers, 4,900 dry bulk containers and dry bulk trailers, 575 road tankers, and nearly 900 trucks. Join us and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team!

The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Operator to join our Continental Operations Team. You will play a key role in coordinating intermodal transport planning across Europe, maintaining high levels of communication, adaptability and attention to detail. This position requires strong collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to deliver operational excellence and provide a customer-focused service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure delivery/loading times are achieved through effective planning, problem-solving, and consistent communication with all parties involved.

• Plan and coordinate shipments in advance, securing required transport space and ensuring customer requirements are met or exceeded.

• Liaise with suppliers, internal departments and customer service teams to ensure booking instructions are clear, timely, and accurately communicated.

• Execute daily operational tasks with a strong understanding of their financial impact, maintaining accurate and timely updates in internal systems.

• Proactively identify and communicate any shipment anomalies, volume fluctuations, and customs-related events to relevant stakeholders.

• Monitor urgent and time-sensitive orders, ensuring timely arrivals at terminals and escalating any delays or non-arrivals to avoid disruption.

• Communicate significant delays or short shipments promptly, offering alternatives and obtaining approval for any additional costs.

Successful candidates will have:

• Understanding of Customs legislation is advantageous.

• 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.

What we offer:

• A workplace where we believe in giving trust, responsibility and taking ownership.

• A dynamic environment with a strong focus on operational excellence. Ambition, improvement, innovation, and fun in business are part of our DNA.

• Scope for professional and personal development.

• Attractive Den Hartogh benefits package including excellent pension and life assurance schemes, 25 days holiday, cycle to work scheme, Benefit Hub, Help@hand scheme and employee assistance programme.

How to apply
Please apply via the link on this page.  For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Langridge, People & Culture Co-ordinator (slangridge@denhartogh.com).