Senior Transport Planner – Lead Fleet & Port Operations

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

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.