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Container Transport Planner (Days)

WR Logistics
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3EL, England

Salary

£40,000 - £46,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The Container Transport Planner position is located in Ipswich, offering a salary of up to £46,000 depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have previous transport planning experience, particularly within UK-based freight forwarding, road transport companies, or shipping lines, with a focus on container operations.
  • The role involves scheduling customer deliveries, liaising with customers, monitoring fleet maintenance, and managing daily KPIs and paperwork.
  • Benefits include a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, a pension with up to 10% employer contribution, life assurance, and 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong IT and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment, with knowledge of transport legislation.

Container Transport Planner

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Up to 46,000 (DOE)

Are you an experienced Transport Planner/Administrator with a background in Container Operations? Are you looking to advance your career for an established and highly regarded Global Logistics Company? This role could be excellent for you!

Shifts: Monday - Friday

Package Benefits:

  • Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Scheme
  • Pension - up to 10% Employer Contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Excellent training programme.
  • Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To schedule and plan day-to-day customer deliveries.
  • Liaise with new and existing customers.
  • Meet transport legislation commitment.
  • Monitor fleet maintenance requirements and liaise with drivers.
  • Daily input of KPI's, delivery and collection issues, preparing paperwork.

Requirements:

  • Previous Transport Planning Experience.
  • Previous experience working for a UK based Freight Forwarder/Road Transport Company or Shipping Line.
  • Previous experience with Container operations/transport.
  • IT and analytical skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
  • Knowledge of the WTD, Drivers Hours, Tachograph and Transport legislation.
  • Ability to thrive in a busy work environment.

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