Transport Planner

Position: Senior Transport Planner Location: Felixstowe Salary: GBP40,000 – GBP50,000

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 planners.
• Strong ability to manage complex planning workloads.
• Solid understanding of UK ports, container operations, and VBS processes. Competent IT skills with experience using planning or transport management systems.

Salary & Benefits

• GBP40,000 – GBP50,000 depending on experience.
• Core office hours with occasional weekend cover shared across the planning team.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service (up to 25 days) plus your birthday off.
• Life assurance & company pension.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health & wellbeing subscription.
• Free on-site parking.

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