Transport Planner

Freightliner Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Life insurance from day 1

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Work180 endorsed employer

Job summary

Freightliner Ltd in London Gateway (Stanford-le-Hope) is seeking a Transport Planner to join our award‑winning planning team. You will plan the fleet, maximise utilisation and ensure customer satisfaction across our UK network.

You will work 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with weekend rota coverage. The role requires strong IT skills, knowledge of tachograph regulations and experience in transport planning within a multi-modal environment, ensuring safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Full understanding of Tachograph, working time and drivers’ hours regulations.
• Proven transport planning experience.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Have TOPS, Destin8 and VBS Systems knowledge
• Have previous container transport planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders and expectations, negotiating best times to best utilise the fleet.
• Utilise vehicles effectively to support and maximise daily revenue targets.
• Provide new work quotations.
• Resource subcontractors ensuring full induction and company standards are communicated.
• Negotiate subcontractor rates.
• Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next-day plans.
• Ensure plans are cost-effective.
• Update systems accurately and utilise their functionality.
• Maintain high customer service levels with all clients.
• Collaborate with other depots across the UK to create a one-stop solution.

Skills

Tachograph knowledge

Transport planning experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent IT skills

Good communication skills

Tools

TOPS

Destin8

VBS Systems

Job description

Freightliner is a leading UK intermodal logistics provider, offering rail, road and terminal solutions that connect ports, inland terminals and customer destinations across the UK. Through innovation, safety and sustainability, Freightliner delivers reliable, efficient and lower‑carbon supply chain solutions for its customers.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Job title: Transport Planner

Location: London Gateway (Stanford-le-Hope)

Position Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 45 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Weekend cover will also be required on a rota basis.

Why join us?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a robust compensation package, including competitive pension scheme, life insurance coverage from day 1, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Career Development and progression: Regular training and career advancement opportunities that propel you forward in a career with us. We offer access to a range of external courses and in‑house training sessions to give you opportunities for skill enhancement and role confidence.
• Award‑Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an environment recognized for excellence and innovation.
• Generous family friendly provision with enhanced maternity and paternity pay. We are proud to be Work180 endorsed employer.
• Employee well‑being and support: Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, employee benefits platform offering discounts on gym membership, money off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops, cycle to work scheme, tech scheme.

The role

We are looking for the right individual to support our award‑winning Transport Planning team in London Gateway.

As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for planning the fleet of vehicles, ensuring their maximum utilisation and customer satisfaction. You will be working as a team and get opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders and expectations, negotiating best times where possible to best utilise the fleet.
• Utilise vehicles effectively with the aim of supporting and maximising daily revenue targets.
• Provide new work quotations.
• Resource subcontractors ensuring full induction / company standards are communicated and formally agreed, when efficient to use.
• Negotiate subcontractor rates.
• Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next day and night plan.
• Ensure plans are at best cost solutions.
• Update systems accurately and utilise its functionality.
• Ensure customer service levels with all customers are achieved.
• Working with our other depots throughout UK creating a one stop solution for our customers.

About You

• A full understanding of Tachograph, working time and drivers’ hours regulations.
• Proven transport planning experience.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Have TOPS, Destin8 and VBS Systems knowledge
• Have previous container transport planning experience.

It’s Great But Not Required If You Have

• Transport Manager CPC or working towards it.

About Us

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep‑sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award‑winning team.

Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award‑winning team.