Senior Transport Planner

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to lead operations in Felixstowe. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day planning for vehicles across multiple sites, ensuring optimal fleet utilization and maintaining excellent customer service. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of transport planning experience, including 2 years in a senior role. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 along with additional benefits including 28 days holiday and a company pension.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance & company pension

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing subscription

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in transport planning, including 2 years in a senior role.
• Proven background in supervising planners.
• Solid understanding of VBS processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day planning for vehicles operating from Felixstowe and other locations.
• Manage a designated fleet for optimal utilization and customer service.
• Resolve operational issues to maintain service continuity.

Skills

Transport planning

Supervising or mentoring planners

Managing complex workloads

Understanding of UK ports and container operations

Competent IT skills

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Position: Senior Transport Planner

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

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

£40,000 - £50,000 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