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Transport Planner – Felixstowe, Suffolk
Salary: £27,500 – £45,000 DOE | Career Growth | Great Benefits

Are you an organised, driven Transport Planner with a passion for logistics and the container industry?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing client for a Transport Planner based in Felixstowe, working closely with operations at London Gateway.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team where your planning expertise and people skills will truly make an impact.


Your Key Responsibilities

  • Plan transport operations from Felixstowe and London Gateway using allocated traffic sheets

  • Manage assigned vehicles to meet revenue targets and service levels

  • Build strong relationships with drivers and maintain clear communication

  • Resolve same-day operational issues efficiently

  • Book and manage VBS slots accurately


What We’re Looking For

  • Proven ability to plan traffic under pressure

  • Knowledge of Truckcom (preferred)

  • Understanding of port operations and VBS systems

  • Experience within haulage/container logistics

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Confident multitasker who thrives on deadlines

  • Good IT skills


What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary £27,500 – £45,000 DOE

  • 20 days holiday rising to 25 with service

  • Birthday day off after probation

  • Life assurance & pension scheme

  • Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

  • Free health & wellbeing subscription

  • On-site parking


Why Apply?

Join a company that values teamwork, invests in its people, and operates at the heart of the UK’s busiest container ports. If you’re motivated, detail-focused, and ready to grow your logistics career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us confidentially to learn more!

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