Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner

Multi-Site Role – Including Regular Travel to Southampton
 £45,000 – £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their busy traffic office. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with strong leadership skills and deep knowledge of the haulage and container industry to play a key role in maintaining operational excellence and delivering outstanding service to customers.

The Role

As Senior Transport Planner, you will oversee day-to-day traffic operations while leading a busy planning team. You will ensure allocated vehicles operate efficiently, service levels are consistently met, and revenues are maximised.

Planning responsibilities will cover key UK ports including:

Port of Felixstowe

London Gateway

Whittlesey

Port of Southampton

Travel to other depots will be required, including regular visits to the Southampton depot.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating container haulage operations across multiple ports

Managing allocated trucks to ensure revenue targets and service levels are achieved

Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of planners

Managing driver communication and maintaining strong working relationships

Resolving daily operational issues efficiently and effectively

Booking and managing VBS (Vehicle Booking System) slots accurately

Maintaining high standards of compliance and operational control under pressure

About You

My client is looking for a confident, motivated professional who thrives in a demanding environment and leads by example.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a transport planning role

At least 2 years in a senior planning position

Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a planning team

Strong understanding of port operations and VBS systems

Solid knowledge of the haulage and container industry

Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Key Skills & Attributes:

Excellent customer-facing and communication skills

Strong organisational ability and attention to detail

Confident problem solver with a proactive, “can-do” attitude

Strong team-building and people management skills

Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrable IT proficiency

What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

20 days holiday increasing with service (up to 25 days)

Birthday day off after successful probation

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing subscription

On-site parking

If you are an experienced transport professional looking for your next challenge, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential discussion. I would be delighted to share more information about my client and this exciting opportunity