Transport Planner

Gi Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Portsmouth is seeking a Transport Planner to plan and allocate container haulage work efficiently. The role requires proven experience in container haulage planning and strong communication skills. Candidates should have excellent IT abilities and flexibility for an on-call rota. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Aviva pension scheme

Occupational health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in container haulage planning.
• Strong knowledge of port operations and transport routes.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily container haulage work.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and customers.
• Manage delays and operational issues.

Skills

Container haulage planning

Knowledge of port operations

Excellent communication skills

Proficient IT skills

Operational decision-making

Flexibility for on-call rota

Tools

Transport management systems

TOPS

Job description

Overview

Transport Planner (Containers)

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: 32,000 - 38,000 per annum (plus on-call bonuses of up to 6,600 per year)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily container haulage work across the company fleet.
• Proactively forward-plan workloads to maximise efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and subcontractors.
• Manage delays and operational issues in a professional, solution‑focused manner.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records using transport management systems and digital tools.
• Occasionally required to assist with general haulage.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in container haulage planning.
• Strong knowledge of port operations and regional transport routes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient IT skills; experience using TOPS is a strong advantage.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound operational decisions.
• Flexibility to participate in an on‑call rota.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: 32,000 - 38,000 (DOE).
• On‑call bonuses of up to 6,600 per year.
• A full‑time, permanent position with a well‑established and growing logistics company.
• Supportive, professional working environment.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Aviva pension scheme.
• Occupational health support.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Life Assurance.

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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