Transport Operator

Transport Planner
Location: London Gateway
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

An award-winning UK transport leader and multinational logistics provider is looking to recruit an experienced Transport Planner to join its busy operation based at London Gateway.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established transport team, planning container and general haulage movements across the UK. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the fleet, working closely with drivers, ports and customers to deliver exceptional service.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating daily transport operations, managing driver schedules and ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate UK-wide transport movements
• Manage and communicate with multiple drivers throughout the day
• Liaise with ports to coordinate collections and deliveries
• Book delivery and collection slots for port entries
• Use the TOPS transport management system to record driver start and finish times
• Monitor driver progress, chase ETAs and ensure deliveries remain on schedule
• Re-route jobs where required to maximise efficiency
• Ensure all Proof of Deliveries (PODs) are accurately matched to jobs within the transport system
• Communicate with customers regarding delivery updates, delays and revised ETAs
• Work closely with the wider transport team to resolve operational issues quickly and effectively

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Traffic Operator or Transport Operator is essential
• Experience within UK transport, ideally container transport (highly desirable) or general haulage
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and the confidence to make operational decisions
• Able to work independently while contributing to a busy team environment
• Flexible approach to meet the demands of the business

Package

• £28,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
• Annual salary review
• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Excellent opportunity to join an award-winning and growing transport business
• Career progression within a leading UK logistics organisation

If you’re an experienced Transport Planner with container or general haulage experience looking to join one of the UK’s leading transport companies, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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