Container Transport Planner

Container Transport Planner / Traffic Operator

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00
Location: Felixstowe

The Package

Salary up to £60,000 for the right candidate

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Simplyhealth cash plan after successfully completing a six-month probation period

Bupa private healthcare after two years' service

Company pension matched up to 8%, with a minimum employee contribution of 4%

Life assurance at four times annual salary

Electric vehicle company car scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

The Role

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Container Transport Planner / Traffic Operator to take responsibility for a busy day and night container transport contract.

This is a demanding, fast-paced operation requiring someone who can confidently manage high volumes, react quickly to changing priorities and ensure the contract runs efficiently.

The successful candidate will need strong container transport experience and a clear understanding of the pressures involved in running a time-critical transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating container transport movements

Managing the day-to-day running of a busy transport contract

Coordinating day and night operations

Allocating work to drivers and vehicles

Monitoring collections, deliveries and driver progress

Responding quickly to delays, operational issues and changing customer requirements

Communicating with drivers, customers, depots, ports and internal teams

Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and within agreed deadlines

Maintaining accurate transport records and operational systems

Supporting the wider team during busy periods

The Successful Candidate

You will need to have:

Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Traffic Operator or Container Planner

Strong knowledge of container transport operations

Experience working within a busy and high-pressure transport environment

The ability to manage multiple priorities and make confident operational decisions

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Strong geographical knowledge

A calm, organised and proactive approach

The ability to work effectively with drivers, customers and operational teams

This role offers a salary of up to £60,000, but applicants will need to demonstrate the experience and operational knowledge required to manage a demanding container transport contract.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

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