Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Felixstowe Suffolk
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Transport Planner
Location: Felixstowe
Salary: Up to £40,000, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
We are looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join a well-established logistics business in Felixstowe.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport or logistics experience who wants to develop their career within a supportive and professional working environment.
The role
Planning and coordinating container transport movements
Allocating work to drivers and subcontractors
Monitoring collections and deliveries to ensure they run on schedule
Communicating with customers, drivers and internal departments
Updating transport systems with accurate job information
Resolving delays and operational issues quickly and professionally
Ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently
Supporting the wider transport team during busy periods
What we are looking for
Previous experience in transport, logistics or freight forwarding would be beneficial
Knowledge of container transport or the Port of Felixstowe would be an advantage
Strong organisation and communication skills
The ability to manage changing priorities in a busy environment
A calm and practical approach to problem-solving
Good attention to detail and basic computer skills
A reliable and positive attitude
Benefits
Salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience
Monday to Friday working hours
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Workplace pension, with employer contributions matched up to 8%
Healthcare cash plan after six months
Private medical insurance after two years
Life assurance worth four times your salary
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Training and career-development opportunities
Apply today if you are looking to build a long-term career within transport and logistics in Felixstowe.
WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.
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