Transport Planner

Description

Container Transport Planner – Felixstowe

Location: Felixstowe

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We're working with a leading logistics and transport business seeking an experienced Container Transport Planner to join their busy operations team in Felixstowe. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planner who thrives in a fast–paced environment, ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of containers across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily container transport operations

Liaise with drivers, depots, and customers to ensure timely deliveries and collections

Monitor and adjust plans to maximise fleet utilisation and efficiency

Ensure all transport documentation and compliance requirements are met

Proactively resolve any delivery or scheduling issues

Ideal Candidate

Proven experience in container transport planning or general logistics planning

Strong knowledge of UK geography and port operations

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Confident working with planning systems and Microsoft Office

A proactive team player with a problem–solving attitude

Package & Benefits

Salary up to 45,000 + yearly performance bonus

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Company Pension Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Life Assurance

BUPA Healthcare

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5417608367