Transport Planner

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

Transport Planner – Southampton – Permanent, full‑time – 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Weekend cover required on a rota basis.

• Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders and expectations, negotiating best times where possible to best utilise the fleet.
• Utilise vehicles effectively with the aim of supporting and maximising daily revenue targets.
• Provide new work quotations.
• Resource subcontractors ensuring full induction / company standards are communicated and formally agreed, when efficient to use.
• Negotiate subcontractor rates.
• Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next day and night plan.
• Ensure plans are at best cost solutions.
• Update systems accurately and utilise its functionality.
• Ensure customer service levels with all customers are achieved.
• Work with other depots throughout the UK to create a one‑stop solution for our customers.

• Full understanding of Tachograph, working time and drivers’ hours regulations.
• Proven transport planning experience.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of TOPS, Destin8 and VBS Systems.
• Previous container transport planning experience.
• Transport Manager CPC or working towards it (preferred but not required).

Competitive salary and benefits, pension scheme, life insurance from day one, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Employee assistance programme, discounts on gym membership, vouchers for a variety of brands, cycle‑to‑work scheme, tech scheme.

Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.