Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Container Haulage Operation

Widnes

GBP35,000 – GBP42,000 per annum

Monday Friday, Days

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Container Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing container transport operation based in Widnes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience planning container movements across the UK. Working Monday to Friday on a day shift, you’ll play a key role in ensuring an efficient, compliant and customer‑focused transport operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Container Transport Planner role.
• Strong understanding of container transport operations.
• Experience using Navis VBS.
• Previous experience using a Transport Management System (TOPS experience desirable).
• Excellent manual route planning skills.
• Experience planning and managing a fleet of HGVs.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks and container ports.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a busy workload.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Sound understanding of Driver Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling container movements across the UK.
• Maximising vehicle utilisation and route efficiency.
• Liaising with customers, ports, drivers and subcontractors.
• Monitoring vehicle progress and responding to delays or operational issues.
• Ensuring customers are kept informed of any service updates or delivery delays.
• Managing daily driver schedules in line with legal compliance.
• Supporting and monitoring driver performance.
• Maintaining accurate transport records and job allocations.
• Working closely with the wider operations team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve planning efficiency and operational performance.

If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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