Transport Planner – Intermodal Freight & Heavy Haul

TLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the Greater London area seeks an experienced Transport Planner to manage daily route planning for container trucks. This role offers a salary around £38K, along with substantial benefits including health insurance and shopping discounts. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in transport planning, particularly with containers, and familiarity with VBS/TOPS software is highly advantageous.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Health and wellbeing platform

Shopping discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Annual Technology vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Transport Planner.
• Previous container transport planning experience.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders.
• Support and maximise daily revenue targets using vehicles.
• Negotiate subcontractor rates.

Skills

Multitasking

Prioritisation

Tools

VBS/TOPS software

Job description

A leading transport company in the Greater London area seeks an experienced Transport Planner to manage daily route planning for container trucks. This role offers a salary around £38K, along with substantial benefits including health insurance and shopping discounts. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in transport planning, particularly with containers, and familiarity with VBS/TOPS software is highly advantageous.