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Transport Planner

WR Logistics
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2AQ, England

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The Container Transport Planner position in Felixstowe offers a salary of up to £45,000 per annum, along with a performance bonus and excellent benefits.
  • The role requires proven experience in container transport planning or general logistics planning, ideally with strong knowledge of UK geography and port operations.
  • Key responsibilities include planning daily container transport operations, liaising with drivers and customers, and ensuring compliance with transport documentation.
  • Candidates should possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as proficiency in planning systems and Microsoft Office.
  • This full-time position operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, providing a supportive work environment with benefits like a pension scheme and healthcare.
Container Transport Planner - Felixstowe

Location: Felixstowe
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We're working with a leading logistics and transport business seeking an experienced Container Transport Planner to join their busy operations team in Felixstowe. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of containers across the UK.



Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate daily container transport operations

  • Liaise with drivers, depots, and customers to ensure timely deliveries and collections

  • Monitor and adjust plans to maximise fleet utilisation and efficiency

  • Ensure all transport documentation and compliance requirements are met

  • Proactively resolve any delivery or scheduling issues



Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience in container transport planning or general logistics planning

  • Strong knowledge of UK geography and port operations

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

  • Confident working with planning systems and Microsoft Office

  • A proactive team player with a problem-solving attitude



Package & Benefits

  • Salary up to 45,000 + yearly performance bonus

  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Referral Scheme

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

  • Life Assurance

  • BUPA Healthcare

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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