Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner

Multi-Site Role – Including Regular Travel to Southampton
£45,000 – £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their busy traffic office. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of the haulage and container industry to play a key role in maintaining operational excellence and delivering outstanding service to customers.

As Senior Transport Planner, you will oversee day‑to‑day traffic operations while leading a busy planning team. You will ensure allocated vehicles operate efficiently, service levels are consistently met, and revenues are maximised.

• Port of Felixstowe
• London Gateway
• Whittlesey
• Port of Southampton

Travel to other depots will be required, including regular visits to the Southampton depot.

• Planning and coordinating container haulage operations across multiple ports
• Managing allocated trucks to ensure revenue targets and service levels are achieved
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of planners
• Managing driver communication and maintaining strong working relationships
• Resolving daily operational issues efficiently and effectively
• Booking and managing VBS (Vehicle Booking System) slots accurately
• Maintaining high standards of compliance and operational control under pressure

My client is looking for a confident, motivated professional who thrives in a demanding environment and leads by example.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a transport planning role
• At least 2 years in a senior planning position
• Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a planning team
• Strong understanding of port operations and VBS systems
• Solid knowledge of the haulage and container industry
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
• Confident problem solver with a proactive, "can‑do" attitude
• Strong team‑building and people‑management skills
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrable IT proficiency

• Competitive salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• 20 days holiday increasing with service (up to 25 days)
• Birthday day off after successful probation
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Free 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Free health & wellbeing subscription
• On‑site parking

If you are an experienced transport professional looking for your next challenge, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential discussion. I would be delighted to share more information about my client and this exciting opportunity.