Junior Transport Planner

Seven Lincs Limited; Felixstowe, Corringham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Felixstowe is seeking a Junior Transport Planner to join their team. The role involves planning operations from Felixstowe and London Gateway while managing trucks and drivers to exceed service levels. Candidates should possess strong traffic planning skills and an understanding of port systems. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, holiday perks, life assurance, and an employee assistance programme, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to grow in the logistics sector.

Benefits

20 days holiday increasing with service

Life assurance

Pension

Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Birthday Day off

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning.
• Knowledge of haulage and container industry.
• Understanding of port and VBS systems.

Responsibilities

• Planning work from Felixstowe and London Gateway on allocated traffic sheet.
• Managing allocated trucks and ensuring revenues and service levels are met.
• Ensure all current day issues are managed and resolved efficiently.

Skills

Traffic planning

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Team player

Tools

TOPS

Job description

Seven Logistics are looking for a Junior Transport Planner to join our team in Felixstowe.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Planning work from Felixstowe and London Gateway on allocated traffic sheet
• Managing allocated trucks and ensuring revenues and service levels are met
• Managing drivers and ensuring communication and relationships are kept up to high levels
• Ensure all current day issues are managed and resolved efficiently
• Booking and ensuring VBS are booked correctly

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning
• Knowledge of TOPS preferred
• Understanding of port and VBS systems
• Knowledge of haulage and container industry
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Good Team player
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 20 days holiday which increases with length of service, up to 25 days
• Birthday Day off after successful completion of probation
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site parking

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