Transport Planner

Job description

Transport Planner - Felixstowe - Up to 38,000

A global multisite logistics company are looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Felixstowe.

As Transport Planner, you will be working with a team of Planners, working with subcontractors routing vehicles and containers UK wide. You will be planning a high number of containers through out the week.

Full Time

Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 17:00pm

Bonus plan

Private medical

Pension matched up to 8%

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Electric Car Scheme

Responsibilities

• As Transport Planner you will be arranging the release, collection and delivery of containers

• You will plan Driver routes UK wide ensuring adherence to WTD - dealing with any infringements

• It is your responsibility to ensure all routes are planned cost efficiently

• You will be working with the Operations Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standards

• Prepare daily route reports for the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Experience using the TOPS system is preferred but not essential

• Container experience required

• Strong knowledge of VBS

• Excellent geographical knowledge

• 2 Years' experience as a Transport Planner

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.