Transport Planner

  • WR Logistics
  • Felixstowe, Suffolk
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

Senior Transport Planner - Container Haulage

Location: Felixstowe / London Gateway

Salary: Up to 45,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established and fast-growing logistics operator within the container haulage sector is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their busy operations team.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning of container movements from Felixstowe and London Gateway, ensuring service levels, revenue targets and operational efficiency are consistently achieved.

  • Planning daily container movements from Felixstowe and London Gateway
  • Managing allocated trucks and driver resources
  • Ensuring revenue targets and service levels are met
  • Communicating effectively with drivers and maintaining strong working relationships
  • Managing same-day operational issues and resolving problems efficiently
  • Booking and managing VBS slots accurately
  • Maintaining high standards of organisation and compliance

Experience Required

  • Previous experience in transport planning within container haulage
  • Strong understanding of port operations and VBS systems
  • Knowledge of haulage and container logistics
  • Experience using Truckcom (preferred)
  • Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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