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Transport Planner

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We are seeking an experienced Transport Planner (Container Operations) with a strong background in containerised road transport and Port/Rail Terminal coordination. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective container movements while delivering exceptional customer service and operational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics professional with proven experience in container transport planning, VBS systems, and transport management software.

Location: Yorkshire
Sector: Container Transport / Logistics / Port Operations
Monday to Friday | 10-hour shifts between 06:00 – 18:00 | Occasional weekend support (paid overtime)

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and coordinate container transport operations across Yorkshire.
Manage daily transport schedules for containerised freight.
Ensure compliance with transport regulations and operational procedures.
Book and manage Port and Rail Terminal VBS slots.
Liaise with drivers, depots, customers, ports, and rail terminals.
Optimise vehicle utilisation and route planning.
Monitor KPI performance and service levels.
Provide proactive customer service and manage client expectations.
Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Transport Planner within the container / haulage sector.
Strong working knowledge of container logistics, port operations, and rail terminals.
Experience using TOPPS (Cont...
Location:
Leeds
Salary:
£13.85 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Logistics, Transport & Warehouse

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