Position: Transport Planner
Location: Felixstowe
Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Overview
Due to continued expansion across their UK network, our client, a leading logistics specialist, is looking to hire both a Transport Planner and a Senior Transport Planner to join their busy operation.

This is a great opportunity for candidates at different stages of their career - whether you have solid planning experience and are looking to develop, or you are an experienced planner ready to take a lead role within a fast-paced container haulage environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle movements across Felixstowe and London Gateway
• Manage fleet utilisation to maximise efficiency, service levels, and revenue
• Maintain strong communication with drivers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Respond to and resolve live operational issues in a timely manner
• Ensure all VBS bookings are completed accurately and in line with port requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience in transport planning (all levels considered)
• Experience within container haulage and port operations
• Understanding of VBS systems and port processes
• Knowledge of TOPS (advantageous)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage planning pressures

Senior Level Criteria

• Minimum 5 years' transport planning experience
• Proven ability to manage complex planning operations and take ownership of decision-making
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior planners is advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• Transport Planner: £30,000 - £45,000
• Senior Transport Planner: £45,000 - £55,000
• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday + on-call weekends as required
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service + birthday off
• Life insurance & company pension
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & wellbeing subscription
• Free on-site parking

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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