Senior Transport Planner – Container Haulage & Port Ops

Permstop Ltd; Felixstowe; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Professional development

Job summary

Permstop Ltd in Felixstowe is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead haulage and freight operations. You will manage daily transport plans, driver scheduling, and route optimisation for container movements to/from Felixstowe Port.

The role requires 3+ years in transport planning, strong knowledge of UK driving regulations, and proficiency with TMS/ERP systems. Office-based with occasional port/site visits; attractive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in transport planning or operations management.
• Experience coordinating with ports, drivers and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU drivers’ hours rules and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily/weekly transport plans for container operations.
• Coordinate with port terminals, customers, drivers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor real-time operations using TMS software and adjust plans as needed.
• Allocate drivers, manage shift rosters and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with port authorities and shipping lines to resolve issues and book slots.
• Analyse performance data and deliver continuous improvement recommendations.
• Oversee cost control including fuel, tolls and subcontractor invoices.
• Support Transport Manager with strategic fleet planning and new processes.
• Handle escalations and customer queries; mentor junior planners.

Skills

Transport planning

Route optimization

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

TMS/ERP systems

Paragon

HaulTech

Job description

Permstop Ltd in Felixstowe is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead haulage and freight operations. You will manage daily transport plans, driver scheduling, and route optimisation for container movements to/from Felixstowe Port.

The role requires 3+ years in transport planning, strong knowledge of UK driving regulations, and proficiency with TMS/ERP systems. Office-based with occasional port/site visits; attractive benefits package offered.