Senior Container Planner – London Gateway

Position: Senior Container Planner
Location: Stanford-Le-Hope
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Company Car
Hours: Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced container transport professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are working with a well-established container haulage operator based near London Gateway that is seeking a hands-on Senior Container Planner to join their growing operation.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced planner who enjoys being heavily involved in the day-to-day operation, while also having the capability and ambition to step into a Depot Manager position in the near future.

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the transport operation, mentoring junior planners, improving efficiencies, and helping drive commercial performance across the business.

The Role:
As Senior Container Planner, you will take responsibility for coordinating a busy container transport operation, ensuring deliveries and collections are planned efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service levels. You will work closely with drivers, customers, and senior management, acting as a key point of support within the operation.

This is a role with genuine progression potential into depot leadership as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate daily container transport movements efficiently
• Liaise closely with drivers, customers, and ports to ensure smooth operations
• Support and mentor junior planners within the team
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, driver hours, and operational procedures
• Monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement
• Handle operational issues including delays, breakdowns, and driver queries
• Support the wider management team with operational and commercial decision-making

Requirements:

• Proven experience within container haulage or general haulage planning
• Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance
• Previous experience in a senior planning or supervisory capacity would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to perform well within a fast-paced transport environment
• Ambition and capability to progress into a Depot Manager role over time

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company car
• Clear progression path into depot management
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing business
• A key operational role with genuine influence on the success of the depot

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity within a dynamic and growing container haulage business, we’d love to hear from you.

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