Transport Planner

White Recruitment; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking an experienced Transport Planner in Felixstowe to coordinate a fleet of 50+ container vehicles, ensuring efficient utilisation and on-time delivery. You will communicate with drivers and customers and use TOPS to respond to changing operations.

The role requires container planning experience, strong TOPS knowledge, and a solid background in haulage. A good grasp of UK WTD laws and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate around 50+ container vehicles across the fleet, ensuring efficient utilisation, on-time performance and clear communication with drivers and customers.
• Use TOPS daily to manage workloads and respond quickly to operational changes.

Skills

Container planning

TOPS knowledge

Haulage/containers

UK WTD laws

Communication

Organisation

Tools

TOPS

Job description

Transport Planner (432399) Felixstowe, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP50000 per annum

TransportPlanner

Location - Felixstowe

Salary-£45,000 – £50,000 + Company Car

We’re supporting a well-established haulage business looking for an experienced Container Transport Planner to join their transport team. This is a key role within a fast-paced operation, ideal for someone confident in container logistics and daily planning.

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:

• £45,000 – £50,000 salary
• Electric company car
• Strong, stable business with genuine progression potential