Transport Planner - Container Haulage

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: Up to -45k 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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