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 Transport Planner to oversee traffic planning for routes from Felixstowe and London Gateway. The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of the haulage industry, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Responsibilities include managing drivers and addressing daily operational challenges. The role offers a competitive salary, 20 days of holiday plus benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

20 days holiday increasing with service

Birthday Day off

Life assurance

Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning under pressure.
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning work from Felixstowe and London Gateway.
• Managing allocated trucks and ensuring service levels are met.
• Resolving current day issues efficiently.

Skills

Traffic planning under pressure

Knowledge of TOPS

Understanding of port and VBS systems

Knowledge of haulage and container industry

Attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Good people skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Job description

Seven Logistics are looking for a 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 under pressure
• Knowledge of TOPS preferred
• Understanding of port and VBS systems
• Knowledge of haulage and container industry
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good people and team building skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good Team player
• A driven, confident and motivated individual
• 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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