Transport Planner

WR Logistics

Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 11 days

Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2AQ, England

£30,000 - £38,000 per annum

Full Time

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A global multisite logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner for their Felixstowe location, offering a salary of up to £38,000.
The role involves working with a team to route vehicles and containers across the UK, ensuring efficient planning of container deliveries.
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Transport Planner, with container experience being essential.
Responsibilities include arranging container logistics, planning driver routes, and preparing daily reports for the Operations Manager.
The position offers a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, along with benefits such as a bonus plan, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Transport Planner - Felixstowe - Up to 38,000

A global multisite logistics company are looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Felixstowe.

As Transport Planner, you will be working with a team of Planners, working with subcontractors routing vehicles and containers UK wide. You will be planning a high number of containers through out the week.

Full time:

Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 17:00pm

Bonus plan

Private medical

Pension matched up to 8%

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Electric Car Scheme

Responsibilities:

As Transport Planner you will be arranging the release, collection and delivery of containers
You will plan Driver routes UK wide ensuring adherence to WTD - dealing with any infringements
It is your responsibility to ensure all routes are planned cost efficiently
You will be working with the Operations Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standards
Prepare daily route reports for the Operations Manager.

Requirements:

Experience using the TOPS system is preferred but not essential
Container experience required
Strong knowledge of VBS
Excellent geographical knowledge
2 Years' experience as a Transport Planner

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