Transport Planner

Description

Position: Transport Planner

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: 30,000 – 55,000 (dependent on experience)

Overview

Due to continued expansion across their UK network, our client, a leading logistics specialist, is looking to hire both a Transport Planner and a Senior Transport Planner to join their busy operation.

This is a great opportunity for candidates at different stages of their career – whether you have solid planning experience and are looking to develop, or you are an experienced planner ready to take a lead role within a fast–paced container haulage environment.

Role Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily vehicle movements across Felixstowe and London GatewayManage fleet utilisation to maximise efficiency, service levels, and revenueMaintain strong communication with drivers, ensuring smooth day–to–day operationsRespond to and resolve live operational issues in a timely mannerEnsure all VBS bookings are completed accurately and in line with port requirementsRequirements

Previous experience in transport planning (all levels considered)Experience within container haulage and port operationsUnderstanding of VBS systems and port processesKnowledge of TOPS (advantageous)Ability to work in a fast–paced environment and manage planning pressuresSenior Level Criteria

Minimum 5 years' transport planning experienceProven ability to manage complex planning operations and take ownership of decision–makingExperience mentoring or supporting junior planners is advantageousSalary & Benefits

Transport Planner: 30,000 – 45,000Senior Transport Planner: 45,000 – 55,00045 hours per week, Monday to Friday + on–call weekends as required28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service + birthday offLife insurance & company pension24–hour Employee Assistance ProgrammeHealth & wellbeing subscriptionFree on–site parkingBennett 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: 5418222586