Transport Planner

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Transport Planner

Location:

Felixstowe

Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Due to continued expansion across their UK network, our client, a leading logistics specialist, is looking to hire both a Transport Planner and a Senior Transport Planner to join their busy operation. This is a great opportunity for candidates at different stages of their career - whether you have solid planning experience and are looking to develop, or you are an experienced planner ready to take a lead role within a fast‑paced container haulage environment.

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle movements across Felixstowe and London Gateway
• Manage fleet utilisation to maximise efficiency, service levels, and revenue
• Maintain strong communication with drivers, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations
• Respond to and resolve live operational issues in a timely manner
• Ensure all VBS bookings are completed accurately and in line with port requirements

• Previous experience in transport planning (all levels considered)
• Experience with in container haulage and port operations
• Understanding of VBS systems and port processes
• Knowledge of TOPS (advantageous)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage planning pressures

• Minimum 5 years' transport planning experience
• Proven ability to manage complex planning operations and take ownership of decision‑making
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior planners is advantageous

• Transport Planner: £30,000 - £45,000
• Senior Transport Planner: £45,000 - £55,000
• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday + on‑call weekends as required
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service + birthday off
• Life insurance & company pension
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & wellbeing subscription
• Free on‑site parking