Transport Planner

WR Logistics; Coryton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

WR Logistics is seeking a Transport Planner in London Gateway to coordinate 50+ container vehicles, ensuring efficient utilisation and on-time performance. You will work with drivers and customers to keep operations running smoothly.

You will use TOPS daily and must understand UK WTD regulations, bringing strong organisation and communication to a busy transport environment with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Container planning experience required.
• Strong TOPS knowledge required.
• Background in haulage / container transport operations.
• Solid understanding of UK WTD laws.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate 50+ container vehicles across the fleet.
• Ensure efficient utilisation and on-time performance.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers and customers.
• Respond quickly to operational changes using TOPS.

Skills

Container planning

TOPS usage

Haulage operations

UK WTD laws

Communication

Tools

TOPS

Job description

Transport Planner

Location - London Gateway, Standford-le-Hope

Salary- £40,000 - £50,000 + Company Car

The Role:

You’ll be responsible for planning and coordinating around 50+ container vehicles across the fleet, ensuring efficient utilisation, on‑time performance, and clear communication with drivers and customers. You’ll use TOPS daily to manage workloads and respond quickly to operational changes.

Requirements:

• Previous container planning experience (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of TOPS (essential)
• Background in haulage / container transport operations
• Solid understanding of UK WTD laws
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer:

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary
• Electric company car
• Strong, stable business with genuine progression potential