Senior Transport Planner

Description

Senior Transport Planner

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: 40,000 – 45,000 DOE + Company Car or Car Allowance, with flexibility for the right candidate

Our client is a well–established container transport and logistics provider specialising in container haulage solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their busy operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced container transport professional to take on a senior planning role within a busy and established operation, managing the day–to–day planning of container movements while working closely with drivers, customers, shipping lines and depots.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and allocate daily container movements, managing drivers, vehicles and workloadsManage port collections, deliveries and VBS bookingsMonitor container availability, vehicle movements and port systemsLiaise with drivers, customers, shipping lines and depots throughout the dayProactively manage delays and operational issues, ensuring transport plans run efficientlyMonitor driver hours and ensure transport plans remain compliantUtilise subcontractor and agency resource when requiredMaintain accurate transport system updates and effective handoversRequirements

Minimum 2 years' experience within container transport planning or operationsStrong knowledge of the Port of Felixstowe and container transportGood understanding of drivers' hours and transport complianceStrong planning, organisational and problem–solving skillsConfident communicator with drivers, customers and suppliersExperience using transport and port–related systemsAbility to prioritise workloads within a fast–paced operational environmentCommercially aware with a strong customer–service focusSalary & Benefits

40,000 – 45,000 DOE, with flexibility for the right candidateCompany car or car allowance depending on the overall packagePermanent, full–time positionShift pattern with start times of 07:00, 08:00 or 09:00, finishing at 16:00, 17:00 or 18:00 respectivelyCompany pensionLife insuranceCompany eventsOn–site parkingSick payOpportunities for training and career development

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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Ad ID: 5419120782