Traffic/Transport Planner

Hexagon Recruitment Partners Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and container haulage company in Stanford-le-Hope seeks a skilled Traffic / Transport Planner to ensure efficient planning and compliance of transport operations. The ideal candidate has extensive container transport experience, solid knowledge of transportation regulations, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment in a fast-paced team.

Benefits

Competitive Salary based on experience

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Prior experience in container haulage is essential.
• Understanding of transport management tools is required.
• Willingness to work shifts and on-call when required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate resources for timely deliveries.
• Assign drivers to routes and ensure compliance.
• Communicate with port expeditors to dispatch jobs correctly.
• Liaise with HR on driver-related issues.
• Work closely with the CS team to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Container transport experience

Knowledge of transportation regulations

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Microsoft 365

Transport planning software

VBS systems

TOPS

Destin8

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading logistics and container haulage company for a skilled Traffic / Transport Planner to join their dynamic team. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient planning, coordination, and compliance of transport operations while maintaining excellent customer service standards.

If you have container transport experience and thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a well-established company.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate resources efficiently, ensuring timely deliveries and collections.
• Assign drivers to routes while ensuring compliance with working hours, legal requirements, and operational efficiency.
• Communicate with port expeditors / supervisors to ensure jobs are being dispatched correctly.
• Arrange parking and night‑out procedures, maintain driver notes, and liaise with HR on driver‑related issues.
• Work closely with the CS team to resolve day‑to‑day issues.
• Liaise with Fleet Management for truck and trailer servicing.
• Ensure smooth operational handover and system maintenance at the end of the working week.

Requirements

• Prior experience in container haulage is essential.
• Understanding of VBS systems for ports, TOPS, Destin8, and other transport management tools.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and transport planning software.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve issues quickly, and work under pressure.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and on‑call availability when required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Career Growth Opportunities within a leading logistics provider
• Supportive Work Environment in a fast‑paced and collaborative team
• Training & Development to enhance your transport planning skills

If you are an experienced Traffic / Transport Planner with container haulage knowledge and a drive for operational efficiency, we’d love to hear from you!