Transport Planner

Sterling Recruitment Solutions; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Felixstowe is looking for an experienced Transport Planner. The role involves planning vehicle movements efficiently, coordinating container logistics, and managing relationships with hauliers. Candidates should possess significant transport planning experience, strong knowledge of UK routes, and compliance with transport legislation. This position offers a competitive salary and bonus scheme in a professional office environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Annual bonus scheme

Opportunity to work for a market-leading firm

Structured working hours

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transport planning, specifically within the Felixstowe port or container logistics sector.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK and major arterial routes.
• Thorough understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently plan and route vehicle movements for maximum fleet utilization.
• Coordinate timely collection and delivery of goods, focusing on container logistics.
• Manage relationships with third-party hauliers and subcontractors, including rate negotiation.

Skills

Transport planning

UK geographical knowledge

Transport legislation compliance

Logistics software proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Felixstowe

Salary: £35,000 per annum + Annual Bonus

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30

Role Overview

Our client, a leading and highly respected privately owned logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their operations in Felixstowe.

Our client is known for its commitment to technology-driven supply chain solutions and high service standards. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and possesses a deep understanding of UK road haulage and container movements.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently plan and route vehicle movements to ensure maximum fleet utilization and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate the timely collection and delivery of goods, primarily focusing on container logistics.
• Manage and develop relationships with third-party hauliers and subcontractors, including rate negotiation.
• Act as a central point of contact for drivers, providing clear instructions and resolving on-road issues as they arise.
• Ensure all operations remain fully compliant with VOSA regulations, tachograph rules, and driver hours.
• Maintain real-time data accuracy within the company’s Transport Management System (TMS) to ensure total visibility for the customer service teams.

Requirements

• Significant experience in transport planning, specifically within the Felixstowe port or container logistics sector.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK and major arterial routes.
• A thorough understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office suite.
• The ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a commercial mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to work for a market-leading independent logistics firm with a global footprint.
• Structured working hours in a professional office environment.