Container Transport Planner with Flexible Hours & Growth Path

Le Beau Fashions Pvt.Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading container haulage operator is seeking a Transport Planner to manage container movements from London Gateway. The role offers flexibility in hours and a full-time, permanent position. Responsibilities include planning collections/deliveries, managing HGV drivers, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure efficiency and compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in container haulage and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers competitive salary and genuine career progression within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Permanent position

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Planner within container haulage or port logistics.
• Solid understanding of port operations and container movements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate container collections and deliveries from London Gateway.
• Manage daily and forward planning for a fleet of HGV drivers.
• Maximise vehicle and driver utilisation while maintaining compliance.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, ports, and shipping lines.
• Respond effectively to port delays and operational challenges.

Skills

Transport Planning

Container Haulage

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

A leading container haulage operator is seeking a Transport Planner to manage container movements from London Gateway. The role offers flexibility in hours and a full-time, permanent position. Responsibilities include planning collections/deliveries, managing HGV drivers, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure efficiency and compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in container haulage and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers competitive salary and genuine career progression within a dynamic and supportive environment.