Transport Planner

FindCore; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Career progression

Stable position

Supportive environment

Job summary

FindCore are assisting a growing logistics business by recruiting a Transport Planner in Stowmarket. This permanent, full-time role involves coordinating import container deliveries and export collections across the UK and managing day-to-day FCL transport operations.

You will input bookings, communicate with drivers and customers, and keep transport records up to date. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in container transport, strong UK route knowledge, and solid MS Office skills, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of container transport experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport routes and geography.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy transport environment.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and manage import container deliveries and export collections across the UK.
• Coordinate day-to-day FCL transport operations.
• Input and manage transport bookings using TOPS software.
• Communicate with drivers, subcontractors and customers.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate transport records and ensure data is kept up to date.
• Support general transport operations and account management.
• Respond quickly to changing schedules, delays and operational issues.
• Help ensure customer requirements and delivery deadlines are met.

Skills

Container transport experience

UK transport routes knowledge

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Under pressure

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting a growing logistics business with the recruitment of a Transport Planner.

Permanent, full-time position based in Stowmarket.

Salary

Competitive, depending on experience + additional benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Arrange and manage import container deliveries and export collections across the UK.
• Coordinate day-to-day FCL transport operations.
• Input and manage transport bookings using TOPS software.
• Communicate with drivers, subcontractors and customers.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate transport records and ensure data is kept up to date.
• Support general transport operations and account management.
• Respond quickly to changing schedules, delays and operational issues.
• Help ensure customer requirements and delivery deadlines are met.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 years' experience within container transport.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport routes and geography.
• Confident using Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy transport environment.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Company pension.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Stable position within a growing logistics business.
• Supportive and professional working environment.