Traffic Operator

Seven Lincs Limited; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

20 days holiday increasing with service

Birthday Day off

Life assurance

Pension

Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner in Felixstowe to oversee traffic planning from Felixstowe and London Gateway. Responsibilities include managing trucks, ensuring communication with drivers, and resolving daily issues efficiently. Ideal candidates will have experience in traffic planning, understand port systems, and be able to work under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary, holidays, and additional benefits such as life assurance and a pension as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high traffic planning under pressure.
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good people and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan work from Felixstowe and London Gateway on allocated traffic sheet.
• Manage allocated trucks and ensure revenues and service levels are met.
• Ensure all current day issues are managed and resolved efficiently.

Skills

Traffic planning under pressure

Knowledge of TOPS

Understanding of port and VBS systems

Knowledge of haulage and container industry

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Seven Logistics are looking for a Transport Planner to join our team in Felixstowe.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Planning work from Felixstowe and London Gateway on allocated traffic sheet
• Managing allocated trucks and ensuring revenues and service levels are met
• Managing drivers and ensuring communication and relationships are kept up to high levels
• Ensure all current day issues are managed and resolved efficiently
• Booking and ensuring VBS are booked correctly

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning under pressure
• Knowledge of TOPS preferred
• Understanding of port and VBS systems
• Knowledge of haulage and container industry
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good people and team building skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good Team player
• A driven, confident and motivated individual
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 20 days holiday which increases with length of service, up to 25 days
• Birthday Day off after successful completion of probation
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site parking