Senior Transport Planner: Haulage & Container Logistics

Permstop Ltd; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Felixstowe seeks a Senior Transport Planner to lead transport planning and optimize operations. The role includes managing daily planning, driver scheduling, and ensuring compliance with freight regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of transport planning experience, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of TMS systems. This position offers a salary of £42,000 per annum, performance bonuses, and a supportive company benefits package.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Standard holiday entitlement

Company benefits like life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in transport planning or operations management.
• Proven track record planning multi-drop/container movements.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU drivers’ hours rules and road freight regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning for haulage operations to ensure efficiency.
• Coordinate daily planning, driver scheduling, and route optimisation.
• Manage compliance with regulations and port operations.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Route optimisation

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Education

CPC qualification or transport management certification

Tools

TMS/ERP systems

Excel (advanced)

Job description

A logistics firm in Felixstowe seeks a Senior Transport Planner to lead transport planning and optimize operations. The role includes managing daily planning, driver scheduling, and ensuring compliance with freight regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of transport planning experience, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of TMS systems. This position offers a salary of £42,000 per annum, performance bonuses, and a supportive company benefits package.