Transport Planner - Specialist Haulage

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a Specialist Haulage Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Southampton. This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to play a vital role in planning the loading and unloading of cargo while ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining service levels. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, focusing on health and safety. With competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a robust pension scheme, this is an exciting opportunity for committed individuals looking to advance their careers in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Robust pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in similar role within shipping or haulage.
• Strong knowledge of cargo handling operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan loading and unloading of cargo and freight shipments.
• Coordinate activities of Cargo Handlers team.
• Serve as a point of contact for cargo-related enquiries.

Skills

Experience in shipping lines

Knowledge of Road Haulage

Teamwork

Job description

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Southampton, United Kingdom

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Logistics

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

Location: Southampton

Position Type: Permanent, full-time

We are looking for the right individual to support our Specialist Haulage team in Southampton.

As a Specialist Haulage Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning the loading and unloading of cargo and freight shipments while maintaining customer relationships, ensuring requirements and service levels are met from customer enquiries through to job completion. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in various projects, sharing our culture and belief that health and safety is the number one priority.

Key responsibilities

• Raise accurate quotes for loading and unloading of cargo and road transport to ensure departmental profitability.
• Ensure all containers and cargo movements are correctly arranged and booked into and out of internal and external systems, keeping costs minimal.
• Coordinate activities of Cargo Handlers team regarding loading and unloading cargo.
• Arrange with customers for pickup and collection of equipment/cargo as required to complete the job.
• Serve as a point of contact for cargo-related or specialist haulage enquiries.
• Obtain and secure the best prices for any purchases or services required.
• Achieve customer service levels with all customers according to minimum targets.
• Finalize jobs on internal systems with revenue and costs for invoicing processing.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role within shipping lines, port operations, haulage, or container handling operations.
• Knowledge of Road Haulage.
• Strong team player.

We seek the most committed and reliable individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience for the role.

In return, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a robust pension scheme, and a rewarding career within an award-winning team.