Curtainside Transport Planner

Groupage Transport Planner
Felixstowe
Salary:
Up to £45,000 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of a truly global logistics company with an excellent industry reputation and a strong presence in the UK and international markets. Based in Felixstowe
, this organisation offers far more than traditional transport services, operating as a full-scale logistics provider within a highly professional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Groupage Transport Planner to join a well-established and respected planning operation.

• Salary up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

• Cash Plan after 6 months’ probation

• Private Medical Insurance after 2 years’ service

• Pension matched up to 8%

• Life Assurance

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

• Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice)

You will be responsible for building and planning groupage trailer deliveries
, carefully structured around product type and delivery destination to ensure efficiency and service excellence. In addition, you will plan and manage curtain-side drivers running full-load deliveries
, supporting both domestic and wider logistics operations.

• Build efficient groupage trailer loads by product and destination

• Plan and manage curtain-side vehicles running full-load deliveries

• Produce daily transport and delivery plans

• Liaise with drivers, warehouse, and operations teams

• React to changing requirements, delays, and last-minute challenges

• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and company procedures

• Proven experience in transport planning (groupage experience preferred)

• Strong geographical knowledge (UK-wide)

• Experience planning curtain-side vehicles

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Confident communicator, able to work under pressure

This role offers the chance to join a globally recognised logistics business with a strong reputation for quality, stability, and long-term career opportunities.