Container Haulage Traffic Planner

TLP Recruitment; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Pension

UK Discounts

Job summary

TLP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Traffic Operator to join a busy container haulage operation in Felixstowe. You will coordinate daily transport planning and resources across the UK, ensuring containers and drivers move efficiently while adapting to last-minute changes.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, experience in container movements, and familiarity with TOPS or similar systems, with KPI-focused performance and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in container haulage, transport operations or traffic planning.
• Multi-port and inland terminal experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of container movements and UK port operations.
• Experience allocating work to HGV drivers.
• TOPS or similar system experience advantageous.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and transport compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport planning and resource allocation across UK locations.
• Plan and allocate container movements, optimising fleet and driver utilisation.
• Coordinate collections and deliveries across ports, inland terminals, depots and customer sites.
• Liaise with operators, port supervisors, drivers, customers and freight partners.
• Monitor and adapt schedules to meet changing operational demands.
• Support the Customer Service team with planning queries and updates.
• Resolve delays, port congestion, failed collections and other issues.
• Ensure drivers have correct job details, booking information and documentation.
• Monitor drivers' hours and ensure compliance with transport regulations.
• Maintain accurate job records and update TOPS and other transport systems.
• Use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for planning and reporting.
• Assist with KPI tracking and identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Monitor waiting time, demurrage, detention and charges.

Skills

container haulage

transport operations

traffic planning

driver allocation

multi-port experience

UK port operations

calm under pressure

Tools

TOPS system

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

TLP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Traffic Operator to join a busy container haulage operation in Felixstowe. You will coordinate daily transport planning and resources across the UK, ensuring containers and drivers move efficiently while adapting to last-minute changes.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, experience in container movements, and familiarity with TOPS or similar systems, with KPI-focused performance and compliance requirements.