Transport Planner / Manager

Streamline Search Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

Career progression

Supportive planning team

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking an experienced Transport Planner or Manager to join the container haulage operations. The role focuses on coordinating daily container movements and port schedules in a fast-paced, port-centric logistics environment.

You will balance customer requirements with driver availability, monitor live operations, and adjust plans to maintain service levels. CPC qualification is mandatory for Manager level candidates; UK port knowledge is highly

Qualifications

• Experience in container transport planning is essential.
• Good working knowledge of UK port operations is desirable.
• Experience in a traffic office or transport coordination role.
• Familiarity with industry systems such as Destin8 or TOPS is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Solid IT skills, especially Excel, helpful for planning.
• CPC qualification is mandatory for Transport Manager level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily container movements in and out of London gateway port.
• Manage bookings, container releases, and port-related scheduling activity.
• Collaborate with drivers, customers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Monitor live operations and resolve delays, breakdowns, or disruptions.
• Adjust transport plans in real time to maintain service levels.
• Optimize fleet utilisation and reduce inefficiencies where possible.
• Support administrative and compliance processes.
• Liaise with port systems and terminal procedures as required.
• Ensure all work complies with transport regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Container transport planning

UK port operations

Traffic office / transport coord.

Destin8 / TOPS

Microsoft Excel

CPC qualification

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Tools

Destin8

TOPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Planner/Manager – Container Haulage

Job location: Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex. Employment type: Full‑time, Permanent. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established container haulage operator based in Stanford‑Le‑Hope. Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner or Manager to join the traffic and planning function. This fast‑paced role is within a port‑centric logistics environment, focused on the efficient movement of containers across the UK supply chain. The successful candidate will ensure daily operations run smoothly, balancing customer requirements, driver availability, and port schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily container movements in and out of London gateway port.
• Manage bookings, container releases, and port‑related scheduling activity.
• Work closely with drivers, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor live operations and resolve issues such as delays, breakdowns, or disruptions.
• Adjust transport plans in real time to maintain service levels.
• Optimise fleet utilisation and reduce inefficiencies where possible.
• Support operational administration and compliance processes.
• Liaise with port systems and terminal processes as required.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with transport regulations and company procedures.

Job Skills Required

• Previous experience in container transport planning (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of UK port operations (highly desirable).
• Experience within a traffic office or transport coordination role.
• Familiarity with systems such as Destin8 or TOPS (advantageous).
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel beneficial).
• Confident decision‑maker with a proactive attitude.
• CPC qualification (mandatory for Transport Manager level candidates).

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on level and experience.
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing transport operation.
• Supportive and experienced planning team environment.