Transport Planner

Description

Transport Planner

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: Up to 40,000, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

We are looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join a well–established logistics business in Felixstowe.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport or logistics experience who wants to develop their career within a supportive and professional working environment.

The role

Planning and coordinating container transport movements

Allocating work to drivers and subcontractors

Monitoring collections and deliveries to ensure they run on schedule

Communicating with customers, drivers and internal departments

Updating transport systems with accurate job information

Resolving delays and operational issues quickly and professionally

Ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently

Supporting the wider transport team during busy periods

What we are looking for

Previous experience in transport, logistics or freight forwarding would be beneficial

Knowledge of container transport or the Port of Felixstowe would be an advantage

Strong organisation and communication skills

The ability to manage changing priorities in a busy environment

A calm and practical approach to problem–solving

Good attention to detail and basic computer skills

A reliable and positive attitude

Benefits

Salary of up to 40,000, depending on experience

Monday to Friday working hours

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension, with employer contributions matched up to 8%

Healthcare cash plan after six months

Private medical insurance after two years

Life assurance worth four times your salary

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle–to–work scheme

Training and career–development opportunities

Apply today if you are looking to build a long–term career within transport and logistics in Felixstowe.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

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

Ad ID: 5418873261