Job Title: Transport Planner Location: Portsmouth Salary: Up-to £38,000 PA Shifts: Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week - days) Job-Type: Full-Time, Permanent We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Transport Planner to join my client's busy operations team in Portsmouth. Container planning experience is essential for this role This is a pivotal role within my client's transport department, ensuring the efficient planning and coordination of container movements across the South. Key Responsibilities: Plan and allocate daily container haulage work across the company fleet. Proactively forward-plan workloads to maximise efficiency and customer satisfaction. Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and subcontractors. Manage delays and operational issues in a professional, solution-focused manner. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using transport management systems and digital tools. Occasionally required to assist with general haulage. Essential Requirements: Proven experience in container haulage planning. Strong knowledge of port operations and regional transport routes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient IT skills; experience using TOPS is a strong advantage. Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound operational decisions. Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota .