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Container Operations Manager

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Stowmarket, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Nov 2026
💰 £45,000/yr(£38,000/yr – £45,000/yr)

About the role

Job title: Container Operations Manager

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00

Location: Stowmarket

We are recruiting for an established logistics and freight business that is looking for an experienced Container Operations Manager to take responsibility for its container operation.

The Role - Container Operations Manager

Run the day-to-day FCL / container operation
Manage container movements from collection through to delivery
Plan and coordinate vehicles, drivers and jobs
Liaise with ports, depots, hauliers and customers
Deal with any operational issues as they arise
Monitor costs and keep the operation running efficiently
Use TOPS to manage container movements
Help improve processes and the way the operation runs
Take responsibility for the overall performance of the FCL operation
Provide support outside normal hours when required

What We're Looking For - Container Operations Manager

Previous experience in container haulage
Experience managing or coordinating container movements
Good knowledge of TOPS
Confident dealing with customers, hauliers, ports and depots
Able to take ownership and make decisions
Organised and commercially minded
Someone who can manage the operation independently

Additional Opportunity - Container Operations Manager

The business is open to discussing a profit share for someone who can bring existing customers or new business

Package

£45,000, depending on experience
20 days holiday + bank holidays

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application

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