Senior Container Planner - London Gateway

Position: Senior Container Planner
Location: Stanford-Le-Hope
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Company Car
Hours: Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced container transport professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are working with a well-established container haulage operator based near London Gateway that is seeking a hands-on Senior Container Planner to join their growing operation.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced planner who enjoys being heavily involved in the day-to-day operation, while also having the capability and ambition to step into a Depot Manager position in the near future.

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the transport operation, mentoring junior planners, improving efficiencies, and helping drive commercial performance across the business.

The Role:
As Senior Container Planner, you will take responsibility for coordinating a busy container transport operation, ensuring deliveries and collections are planned efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service levels. You will work closely with drivers, customers, and senior management, acting as a key point of support within the operation.

This is a role with genuine progression potential into depot leadership as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and coordinate daily container transport movements efficiently
Liaise closely with drivers, customers, and ports to ensure smooth operations
Support and mentor junior planners within the team
Ensure compliance with transport regulations, driver hours, and operational procedures
Monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement
Handle operational issues including delays, breakdowns, and driver queries
Support the wider management team with operational and commercial decision-makingRequirements:

Proven experience within container haulage or general haulage planning
Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance
Previous experience in a senior planning or supervisory capacity would be advantageous
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to perform well within a fast-paced transport environment
Ambition and capability to progress into a Depot Manager role over timeWhat's on Offer:

Salary up to £50,000
Company car
Clear progression path into depot management
Opportunity to join a stable and growing business
A key operational role with genuine influence on the success of the depotIf you're looking for a long-term opportunity within a dynamic and growing container haulage business, we'd love to hear from you.

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