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Container Transport Planner

WR Logistics
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2AQ, England

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a transport company, is seeking an experienced Container Transport Planner for a permanent position in Felixstowe, UK.
  • The role involves routing company-owned vehicles across the UK while ensuring compliance with WTD and Drivers Hours regulations.
  • Candidates must have extensive transport route planning skills, container experience, and excellent geographical knowledge.
  • Strong communication skills and familiarity with TOPS, Destin8, and VBS systems are required for this position.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have several years of relevant experience in transport planning.

Transport Planner - Felixstowe

Our client who are a transport Company are currently looking for an experienced Container Transport Planner to join their team at Felixstowe, UK.

As Transport Planner, you will be tasked to route plan company owned vehicles across the UK.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday | 08:00- 18:00 (1 hour break)

Day-to-day:

  • Routing company owned vehicles
  • You must plan routes as cost-effectively as possible
  • Plan routes in line with WTD and Drivers Hours
  • Ensure all customers are kept up to date
  • All necessary admin must be completed
  • You will be working with the Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standards
  • Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. costing, agreeing charge rates with contractors, queries in accordance with the companies' requirements.

The Requirements:

  • Extensive Transport route planning skills
  • Container is experience required
  • Excellent geographical knowledge
  • Strong communication skills
  • TOPS, Destin8 and VBS Systems knowledge - required

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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