Transport Planner
Container Operations
Bootle, Liverpool
£28,000 – £35,000
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a logistics business specialising in container transport operations. This role will focus on planning and coordinating container movements to and from UK ports, ensuring efficient vehicle utilisation and maintaining excellent service levels for customers.
They are seeking a Transport Planner with container logistics experience to support the day-to-day transport operation, planning container movements while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
The Candidate
Previous transport planning experience within container haulage is highly desirable
Experience planning container movements to/from UK ports
Experience using TOPS transport management system
Experience using Navis VBS (Vehicle Booking System)
Experience planning workloads for 20+ articulated vehicles
Experience working within a busy transport office environment
A dynamic approach to solving resource and planning challenges
Strong IT literacy
A solid understanding of container transport operations, port procedures, and VBS bookings
Good geographic knowledge of UK road networks and port locations
A proactive approach to professional development
An excellent team player able to work independently and make decisions
Strong communication skills
A positive attitude toward customer service and continuous improvement
Ability to question, challenge, and improve existing processes
Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate container collections and deliveries to and from UK ports
Manage port bookings via Navis VBS and other port systems
Utilise TOPS to plan vehicle routes and maximise fleet efficiency
Monitor driver routes and schedules to ensure optimal utilisation
Keep customers informed of delays, issues, or failed collections/deliveries
Act as the key communication link between drivers, ports, and customers
Supervise and manage driver workloads
Ensure driver activities comply with Working Time Directive and driver hours regulations
Allocate jobs and issue instructions to drivers
Respond to operational challenges and changes to daily schedules
Liaise with drivers and colleagues to ensure timely container movements
Pre-brief and debrief drivers on daily tasks
Troubleshoot transport-related issues in a live operational environment
Maintain clear communication across the team regarding fleet availability and operational updates
If you have container transport planning experience and are familiar with TOPS and Navis VBS, we would love to hear from you.
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