Bennett and Game are working exclusively with an independent, family-run logistics company based in Felixstowe. They specialise in container transport and are looking to bring in a Transport Planner who can add value to the business.
Transport Planner Job Overview
Planning work from Felixstowe and London Gateway on allocated traffic sheet
Managing allocated trucks and ensuring revenues and service levels are met
Managing drivers and ensuring communication and relationships are kept up to high levels
Ensure all current day issues are managed and resolved efficiently
Booking and ensuring VBS are booked correctly
Transport Planner Job Requirements
Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning under pressure
Knowledge of Truckcom preferred
Understanding of port and VBS systems
Knowledge of haulage and container industry
Attention to detail and good organisational skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Good people and team building skills
Transport Planner Salary & Benefits
Salary - 30,000 - 45,000 DOE
45 hours per week Monday - Friday (with some occasional weekend work and as far as I am aware these can be flexible)
20 days holiday which increases with length of service, up to 25 days
Birthday Day off after successful completion of probation
Life assurance
Pension
Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
Free health & wellbeing subscription
On-site parking
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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