Transport Planner / Manager

Transport Planner/Manager – Container Haulage

Location: Stanford-Le-Hope
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established container haulage operator based in Stanford-Le-Hope. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner or Manager to join their busy traffic and planning function. This is a fast-paced role within a port-centric logistics environment, focused on the efficient movement of containers across the UK supply chain.

You will play a key role in ensuring daily operations run smoothly, balancing customer requirements, driver availability, and port schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily container movements in and out of London gateway port
• Manage bookings, container releases, and port-related scheduling activity
• Work closely with drivers, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Monitor live operations and resolve issues such as delays, breakdowns, or disruptions
• Adjust transport plans in real time to maintain service levels
• Optimise fleet utilisation and reduce inefficiencies where possible
• Support operational administration and compliance processes
• Liaise with port systems and terminal processes as required
• Ensure all work is completed in line with transport regulations and company procedures

Job Skills Required:

• Previous experience in container transport planning (mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of UK port operations (highly desirable)
• Experience within a traffic office or transport coordination role
• Familiarity with systems such as Destin8 or TOPS (advantageous)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel beneficial)
• Confident decision-maker with a proactive attitude
• CPC qualification (mandatory for Transport Manager level candidates)

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on level and experience
  28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities within a growing transport operation
• Supportive and experienced planning team environment

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