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, and 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. In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

• Job title:
  
  Transport Planner
• Location:
  
  Southampton
• Position type:
  Permanent, full‑time
• Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (weekend cover on a rota basis)

• Competitive
  
  Salary & Benefits:
  
  robust compensation package, competitive pension scheme, life insurance from day 1, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Career Development and progression: regular training, external courses and in‑house sessions for skill enhancement.
• Award‑Winning Safety Culture: environment recognised for excellence and innovation.
• Generous family‑friendly provision with enhanced maternity and paternity pay;
  Work
  180 endorsed employer.
• Employee well‑being and support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, benefits platform with gym discounts, vouchers, cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes.

We are looking for a skilled Transport Planner to support our award‑winning Planning team in Southampton. The role involves planning vehicle fleets to maximise utilisation and customer satisfaction, working collaboratively on projects and prioritising health and safety.

• Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders, negotiating optimal times for fleet utilisation.
• Utilise vehicles effectively to support and maximise daily revenue targets.
• Provide new work quotations.
• Resource subcontractors, ensuring full induction and company standards are communicated and agreed.
• Negotiate subcontractor rates.
• Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next day and night plans.
• Ensure plans represent the best cost solutions.
• Update systems accurately, utilising available functionality.
• Ensure customer service levels with all customers are achieved.
• Collaborate 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.

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