Traffic Operator

White Recruitment Construction; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Container Transport Planner in Felixstowe. This role is vital for planning container movements to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in a busy port environment. Candidates must have proven experience in transport planning, strong knowledge of port systems like VBS and TOPS, and excellent communication skills. Join a team dedicated to providing high levels of customer service while navigating the challenges of a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Company car

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in container transport planning is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of port and transport systems such as VBS, TOPS, Destin8, and/or Truckcom.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with drivers, customers, port authorities, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, route, and schedule container movements to maximize fleet and driver efficiency.
• Dispatch vehicles and manage day-to-day traffic operations.
• Liaise closely with port expeditors and management teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Container transport planning

Communication

Transport compliance knowledge

Port and transport systems knowledge

Ability to work in high-pressure environments

Tools

VBS

TOPS

Destin8

Truckcom

Job description

Job Title: Container Transport Planner

Location: Felixstowe, IP11
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum + Company Car

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Container Transport Planner to join my clients busy transport operation based in Felixstowe. This role is critical to the efficient planning and execution of container movements to and from the Port of Felixstowe and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end planning, ensuring operational efficiency, driver utilisation, regulatory compliance, and high levels of customer service in a fast-paced port environment.

Container Transport Planner Responsibilities

• Plan, route, and schedule container movements to maximise fleet and driver efficiency while meeting customer and port requirements.
• Dispatch vehicles and manage day-to-day traffic operations, responding effectively to changes, delays, and operational challenges.
• Liaise closely with port expeditors, terminal operators, supervisors, and fleet management teams to ensure smooth collection and delivery of containers.
• Monitor VBS bookings, terminal availability, and port systems to ensure timely access and minimise waiting times.
• Coordinate vehicle, trailer, and equipment availability, ensuring maintenance and servicing schedules are adhered to.
• Work alongside HR to manage driver-related matters including absence, hours compliance, and day-to-day operational issues.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, driver hours, working time directive, and health & safety requirements.
• Oversee and maintain accurate transport documentation, ensuring records are completed correctly and on time.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers, providing updates, resolving issues, and maintaining strong working relationships.

Container Transport Planner Requirements

• Proven experience in container transport planning is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of port and transport systems such as VBS, TOPS, Destin8, and/or Truckcom.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with drivers, customers, port authorities, and internal teams.
• Good understanding of transport compliance, driver hours, and safety regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure port environment.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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Tagged as: Container planning, Route Planning, TOPS, Transport Planner, VBS