Senior Container Transport Planner | Felixstowe

TLP; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Free Parking

Pension

Job summary

TLP is seeking a Senior Transport Operator/Planner in Felixstowe to lead container movements, coordinate daily haulage, and optimise fleet utilisation in a busy port environment. You'll own day-to-day operations, balance customers, drivers and compliance, and drive continuous improvements across the transport function, reporting to the Felixstowe operation leaders.

Applicants should bring strong container haulage background, knowledge of UK ports, and the ability to make decisions under pressure

Qualifications

• Extensive container haulage and transport operations experience.
• Strong planning and coordination skills across drivers, fleets and customers.
• Solid understanding of driver hours, working time regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of daily container collections and deliveries.
• Allocate HGV drivers and vehicles to maximise fleet utilisation and minimise empty mileage.
• Manage operational challenges such as port delays, vehicle issues and changing customer requirements.
• Monitor movements and ensure deliveries/collections stay on schedule.
• Liaise with ports, customers, hauliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure transport activity complies with driver hours and road transport rules.
• Identify efficiency, service and cost improvements; share best practices with the team.
• Use transport management systems to plan, track and manage movements.
• Take ownership of issues and implement practical solutions.
• Build strong relationships with drivers and customers through clear communication.

Skills

Container haulage experience

Transport planning

Fleet optimisation

Driver hours knowledge

Port familiarity

Tools

TMS

Job description

TLP is seeking a Senior Transport Operator/Planner in Felixstowe to lead container movements, coordinate daily haulage, and optimise fleet utilisation in a busy port environment. You'll own day-to-day operations, balance customers, drivers and compliance, and drive continuous improvements across the transport function, reporting to the Felixstowe operation leaders.

Applicants should bring strong container haulage background, knowledge of UK ports, and the ability to make decisions under pressure