Senior Transport Planner

Multi-Site Role – Including Regular Travel to Southampton

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£45,000 – £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their busy traffic office. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of the haulage and container industry to play a key role in maintaining operational excellence and delivering outstanding service to customers.

As Senior Transport Planner, you will oversee day-to-day traffic operations while leading a busy planning team. You will ensure allocated vehicles operate efficiently, service levels are consistently met, and revenues are maximised.

Planning responsibilities will cover key UK ports including:

• Port of Felixstowe

• London Gateway

• Whittlesey

• Port of Southampton

Travel to other depots will be required, including regular visits to the Southampton depot.

• Planning and coordinating container haulage operations across multiple ports

• Managing allocated trucks to ensure revenue targets and service levels are achieved

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of planners

• Managing driver communication and maintaining strong working relationships

• Resolving daily operational issues efficiently and effectively

• Booking and managing VBS (Vehicle Booking System) slots accurately

• Maintaining high standards of compliance and operational control under pressure

My client is looking for a confident, motivated professional who thrives in a demanding environment and leads by example.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a transport planning role

• At least 2 years in a senior planning position

• Minimum 2 years' experience leading a planning team

• Strong understanding of port operations and VBS systems

• Solid knowledge of the haulage and container industry

• Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills

• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail

• Confident problem solver with a proactive, “can-do” attitude

• Strong team-building and people management skills

• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrable IT proficiency

• Competitive salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

• 20 days holiday increasing with service (up to 25 days)

• Birthday day off after successful probation

• Life assurance

• Pension scheme

• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

• Free health & wellbeing subscription

• On-site parking

If you are an experienced transport professional looking for your next challenge, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential discussion. xbpsjku I would be delighted to share more information about my client and this exciting opportunity.