Transport Planner
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Transport Planner Container Haulage Operation
Widnes
GBP
35,000 - GBP
42,000 per annum
Monday Friday, Days
I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Container Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing container transport operation based in Widnes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience planning container movements across the UK. Working Monday to Friday on a day shift, you'll play a key role in ensuring an efficient, compliant and customer‑focused transport operation.
Qualifications- Previous experience in a Container Transport Planner role.
- Strong understanding of container transport operations.
- Experience using Navis VBS
. - Previous experience using a Transport Management System (TOPS experience desirable).
- Excellent manual route planning skills.
- Experience planning and managing a fleet of HGVs.
- Good knowledge of UK road networks and container ports.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a busy workload.
- Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
- Sound understanding of Driver Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
- Planning and scheduling container movements across the UK.
- Maximising vehicle utilisation and route efficiency.
- Liaising with customers, ports, drivers and subcontractors.
- Monitoring vehicle progress and responding to delays or operational issues.
- Ensuring customers are kept informed of any service updates or delivery delays.
- Managing daily driver schedules in line with legal compliance.
- Supporting and monitoring driver performance.
- Maintaining accurate transport records and job allocations.
- Working closely with the wider operations team to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Identifying opportunities to improve planning efficiency and operational performance.
If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.
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