Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Felixstowe Suffolk
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Container Transport Planner / Traffic Operator
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00
Location: Felixstowe
The Package
Salary up to £60,000 for the right candidate
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Simplyhealth cash plan after successfully completing a six-month probation period
Bupa private healthcare after two years' service
Company pension matched up to 8%, with a minimum employee contribution of 4%
Life assurance at four times annual salary
Electric vehicle company car scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
The Role
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Container Transport Planner / Traffic Operator to take responsibility for a busy day and night container transport contract.
This is a demanding, fast-paced operation requiring someone who can confidently manage high volumes, react quickly to changing priorities and ensure the contract runs efficiently.
The successful candidate will need strong container transport experience and a clear understanding of the pressures involved in running a time-critical transport operation.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and coordinating container transport movements
Managing the day-to-day running of a busy transport contract
Coordinating day and night operations
Allocating work to drivers and vehicles
Monitoring collections, deliveries and driver progress
Responding quickly to delays, operational issues and changing customer requirements
Communicating with drivers, customers, depots, ports and internal teams
Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and within agreed deadlines
Maintaining accurate transport records and operational systems
Supporting the wider team during busy periods
The Successful Candidate
You will need to have:
Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Traffic Operator or Container Planner
Strong knowledge of container transport operations
Experience working within a busy and high-pressure transport environment
The ability to manage multiple priorities and make confident operational decisions
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Strong geographical knowledge
A calm, organised and proactive approach
The ability to work effectively with drivers, customers and operational teams
This role offers a salary of up to £60,000, but applicants will need to demonstrate the experience and operational knowledge required to manage a demanding container transport contract.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.
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