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Contact Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

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Senior Transport Planner

Felixstowe, Suffolk

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

Contact Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

Hours
Full Time
Posted
14 hours ago
Salary
40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP Annual
Recruiter
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Closes
01 Jan 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Position: Senior Transport Planner

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: 40,000 – 50,000

Overview

Due to continued expansion across their UK network, our client a Logistics specialist is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to take a lead role within their busy Felixstowe operation.

Role Responsibilities

Oversee day–to–day planning for vehicles operating from Felixstowe, London Gateway, Peterborough, and Southampton.Manage a designated fleet, ensuring optimal utilisation, revenue performance, and strong customer service.Build and maintain effective working relationships with drivers, providing clear communication and operational support.Take ownership of live operational issues, resolving challenges quickly to maintain service continuity.Ensure all VBS bookings are completed accurately and in line with port requirements.

Travel between depots when necessary, including routine visits to the Southampton site. Requirements

At least 5 years' experience in transport planning, including a minimum of 2 years in a senior or lead–planning position.Proven background in supervising or mentoring plannersStrong ability to manage complex planning workloadsSolid understanding of UK ports, container operations, and VBS processes.

Competent IT skills with experience using planning or transport management systems. Salary & Benefits

40,000 – 50,000 depending on experienceCore office hours with occasional weekend cover shared across the planning team28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service (up to 25 days) plus your birthday offLife assurance & company pension24–hour Employee Assistance ProgrammeHealth & wellbeing subscriptionFree on–site parking Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi–disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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