Transport Planner

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Felixstowe</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £35,000 per annum + Annual Bonus</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Role Overview</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client, a leading and highly respected privately owned logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their operations in Felixstowe.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client is known for its commitment to technology-driven supply chain solutions and high service standards. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and possesses a deep understanding of UK road haulage and container movements.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Efficiently plan and route vehicle movements to ensure maximum fleet utilization and cost-effectiveness.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Coordinate the timely collection and delivery of goods, primarily focusing on container logistics.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Manage and develop relationships with third-party hauliers and subcontractors, including rate negotiation.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Act as a central point of contact for drivers, providing clear instructions and resolving on-road issues as they arise.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure all operations remain fully compliant with VOSA regulations, tachograph rules, and driver hours.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain real-time data accuracy within the company’s Transport Management System (TMS) to ensure total visibility for the customer service teams.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Significant experience in transport planning, specifically within the Felixstowe port or container logistics sector.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong geographical knowledge of the UK and major arterial routes.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">A thorough understanding of transport legislation and compliance</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office suite.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent communication skills and a commercial mindset.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Competitive annual salary.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Annual bonus scheme.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">The opportunity to work for a market-leading independent logistics firm with a global footprint.</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Structured working hours in a professional office environment</p>