Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner - Container Haulage

Location:

Felixstowe / London Gateway

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established and fast-growing logistics operator within the container haulage sector is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their busy operations team.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning of container movements from Felixstowe and London Gateway, ensuring service levels, revenue targets and operational efficiency are consistently achieved.

Planning daily container movements from Felixstowe and London Gateway
Managing allocated trucks and driver resources
Ensuring revenue targets and service levels are met
Communicating effectively with drivers and maintaining strong working relationships
Managing same-day operational issues and resolving problems efficiently
Booking and managing VBS slots accurately
Maintaining high standards of organisation and compliance

Experience Required

Previous experience in transport planning within container haulage
Strong understanding of port operations and VBS systems
Knowledge of haulage and container logistics
Experience using Truckcom (preferred)
Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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