Curtainside Transport Planner

Groupage Transport Planner

Felixstowe

Salary:
Up to £45,000 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of a truly global logistics company with an excellent industry reputation and a strong presence in the UK and international markets. Based in Felixstowe, this organisation offers far more than traditional transport services, operating as a full‑scale logistics provider within a highly professional environment.

• Salary up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• Cash Plan after 6 months' probation
• Private Medical Insurance after 2 years' service
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice)

You will be responsible for building and planning groupage trailer deliveries, carefully structured around product type and delivery destination to ensure efficiency and service excellence. In addition, you will plan and manage curtain‑side drivers running full‑load deliveries, supporting both domestic and wider logistics operations.

• Build efficient groupage trailer loads by product and destination
• Plan and manage curtain‑side vehicles running full‑load deliveries
• Produce daily transport and delivery plans
• Liaise with drivers, warehouse, and operations teams
• React to changing requirements, delays, and last‑minute challenges
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and company procedures

• Proven experience in transport planning (groupage experience preferred)
• Strong geographical knowledge (UK‑wide)
• Experience planning curtain‑side vehicles
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to work under pressure

This role offers the chance to join a globally recognised logistics business with a strong reputation for quality, stability, and long‑term career opportunities.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.