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Transport Planner \n Location: Felixstowe \n Salary: £35,000 per annum + Annual Bonus \n Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 \n Role Overview \n Our client, a leading and highly respected privately owned logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their operations in Felixstowe. \n Our client is known for its commitment to technology-driven supply chain solutions and high service standards. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and possesses a deep understanding of UK road haulage and container movements. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Efficiently plan and route vehicle movements to ensure maximum fleet utilization and cost-effectiveness.\n, • Coordinate the timely collection and delivery of goods, primarily focusing on container logistics.\n, • Manage and develop relationships with third-party hauliers and subcontractors, including rate negotiation.\n, • Act as a central point of contact for drivers, providing clear instructions and resolving on-road issues as they arise.\n, • Ensure all operations remain fully compliant with VOSA regulations, tachograph rules, and driver hours.\n, • Maintain real-time data accuracy within the company’s Transport Management System (TMS) to ensure total visibility for the customer service teams.\n\n Requirements \n\n • Significant experience in transport planning, specifically within the Felixstowe port or container logistics sector.\n, • Strong geographical knowledge of the UK and major arterial routes.\n, • A thorough understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements.\n, • Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office suite.\n, • The ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.\n, • Excellent communication skills and a commercial mindset.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive annual salary.\n, • Annual bonus scheme.\n, • The opportunity to work for a market-leading independent logistics firm with a global footprint.\n, • Structured working hours in a professional office environment.\n\n

Senior Transport Operator- Felixstowe \n £60-65K DOE + Car \n Free Park \n Pension \n \n \n Who enjoys moving boxes? Big ones? \n UK container logistics specialist with over 20 years’ experience moving the big stuff from A to B — without the drama. \n Their secret? Smart planning, experienced people, a great fleet, and a shared determination to get the job done properly (with the occasional bacon roll thrown in for good measure). \n \n We’re now looking for an experienced Senior Transport Operator / Planner to join their Felixstowe operation. \n This is a key role for someone who knows container transport inside out, understands the realities of operating around a busy UK port, and can balance people, vehicles, customers, compliance and cost to keep everything moving. \n You’ll be trusted to take ownership of the day-to-day operation, making decisions, solving problems and helping drive continuous improvements across the transport function. \n \n The Role \n As Senior Transport Operator / Planner, you’ll be responsible for planning and coordinating container movements while providing a senior level of operational support to the wider transport team. \n You’ll be working closely with drivers, customers, ports and internal teams to make sure every movement is planned efficiently, safely and commercially. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the planning and coordination of daily container collections and deliveries\n, • Allocate HGV drivers and vehicles efficiently, maximising fleet utilisation and minimising empty mileage\n, • Manage the operational challenges that come with container transport, including port delays, vehicle issues, driver availability and changing customer requirements\n, • Monitor container movements and ensure deliveries and collections remain on schedule\n, • Liaise confidently with Felixstowe and other UK ports, customers, hauliers and internal stakeholders\n, • Ensure all transport activity is carried out in line with driver hours, working time, road transport and company compliance requirements\n, • Monitor operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service and cost\n, • Use transport management systems to plan, track and manage movements\n, • Support and guide the wider transport team, sharing knowledge and helping develop best practice\n, • Take ownership of operational issues and find practical solutions before they become bigger problems\n, • Build strong relationships with drivers and customers, providing a high level of communication and service\n, • Contribute to the ongoing development of transport processes and procedures\n\n \n What We’re Looking For \n We’re looking for someone who has genuine experience in container haulage and transport operations and is ready to take the next step into a senior role. \n You’ll ideally have: \n\n • Strong previous experience in container-based road transport operations — essential\n, • Excellent knowledge of UK container ports, with Felixstowe experience highly desirable\n, • A strong understanding of HGV transport operations, driver hours and working time regulations\n, • Experience planning and optimising HGV fleet movements\n, • Good knowledge of transport compliance and operational procedures\n, • Experience using a TMS or transport planning system\n, • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills\n, • The confidence to make decisions and take ownership when things don't go to plan\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues\n, • A commercially minded approach, with an understanding of the impact of fleet utilisation, empty mileage and operational efficiency\n, • The ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-moving environment\n\n \n Why Join Us? \n This is an opportunity to join an established and growing container logistics business where your experience will genuinely make a difference. \n You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions; improve the way we operate and play an important part in the continued success of the Felixstowe operation. \n \n If you know your way around container haulage, can keep an HGV fleet moving efficiently, and are ready for a role with more responsibility and influence, we’d like to hear from you. \n \n \n TLP acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying, you consent to TLP processing and storing your personal data for work-finding services. Our full Privacy Statement is available on our website. \n

Reed Recruitment is supporting a growing logistics business in the recruitment of a Transport Coordinator & Warehouse Operations Coordinator to join their Felixstowe operation. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced logistics professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will take responsibility for coordinating transport activities while also supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the warehouse function. \n The role requires a strong understanding of logistics and supply chain operations, alongside the confidence and initiative to resolve challenges quickly and effectively. \n Key Responsibilities \n Transport Coordination \n\n • Plan and coordinate daily transport activities to ensure customer deliveries and collections are completed efficiently.\n, • Liaise with drivers, hauliers, customers, and internal departments to maintain service levels.\n, • Monitor transport schedules and proactively manage delays or operational issues.\n, • Produce and maintain accurate transport documentation and records.\n, • Ensure compliance with company procedures and transport regulations.\n, • Support wider freight forwarding and supply chain activities where required.\n\n Warehouse Operations \n\n • Coordinate inbound and outbound warehouse activities.\n, • Oversee stock movements and inventory accuracy.\n, • Ensure goods are received, stored, and dispatched in line with customer requirements.\n, • Allocate workloads and prioritise tasks to meet operational deadlines.\n, • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse operation.\n, • Promote and maintain safe working practices throughout the facility.\n\n Customer Service & Problem Solving \n\n • Act as a central point of contact for operational queries.\n, • Investigate and resolve transport, warehousing, and supply chain issues efficiently.\n, • Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.\n, • Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions.\n, • Deliver high levels of customer service at all times.\n\n Candidate Requirements \n Essential Skills \n\n • Previous experience within logistics, transport, freight forwarding, warehousing, or supply chain operations.\n, • Strong understanding of transport planning and warehouse processes.\n, • Excellent organisational and communication skills.\n, • Proven ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.\n, • Ability to manage multiple workloads and prioritise effectively.\n, • Strong IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and operational systems.\n, • High attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Knowledge of container logistics and UK haulage operations.\n, • Understanding of customs procedures and international freight movements.\n, • Experience working within a port-centric logistics environment.\n, • Relevant logistics, transport, or supply chain qualifications.\n\n The successful candidate will be: \n\n • A confident and resilient problem solver.\n, • Highly organised and self-motivated.\n, • Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence.\n, • A strong team player with the ability to work independently.\n, • Proactive, adaptable, and capable of taking ownership of tasks.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary.\n, • Pension scheme.\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities.\n, • Clear career progression prospects.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Opportunity to join a successful and expanding logistics operation.\n\n \n

Senior Transport Planner Location: Felixstowe Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Company Car or Car Allowance, with flexibility for the right candidate Our client is a well-established container transport and logistics provider specialising in container haulage solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their busy operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced container transport professional to take on a senior planning role within a busy and established operation, managing the day-to-day planning of container movements while working closely with drivers, customers, shipping lines and depots. Key Responsibilities Plan and allocate daily container movements, managing drivers, vehicles and workloads Manage port collections, deliveries and VBS bookings Monitor container availability, vehicle movements and port systems Liaise with drivers, customers, shipping lines and depots throughout the day Proactively manage delays and operational issues, ensuring transport plans run efficiently Monitor driver hours and ensure transport plans remain compliant Utilise subcontractor and agency resource when required Maintain accurate transport system updates and effective handovers Requirements Minimum 2 years' experience within container transport planning or operations Strong knowledge of the Port of Felixstowe and container transport Good understanding of drivers' hours and transport compliance Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills Confident communicator with drivers, customers and suppliers Experience using transport and port-related systems Ability to prioritise workloads within a fast-paced operational environment Commercially aware with a strong customer-service focus Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £45,000 DOE, with flexibility for the right candidate Company car or car allowance depending on the overall package Permanent, full-time position Shift pattern with start times of 07:00, 08:00 or 09:00, finishing at 16:00, 17:00 or 18:00 respectively Company pension Life insurance Company events On-site parking Sick pay Opportunities for training and career development 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. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Description James Kemball, is seeking a qualified HGV Class 1 night drivers to join the team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of containers across the UK. Will consider new drivers Salary: £40,921.09 salary quoted excl. xrnqpay overtime and performance related bonus. About You: • 2 years container experience with skeletal trailers is advantageous, • Familiarity with working on port of F Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Fawkes & Reece London is recruiting a Site Manager for a major UK port infrastructure project. You will oversee on-site delivery, coordination of trades, RAMS and safety, and interface with project team and client in a live port environment.

Seven Logistics are looking for a Junior Traffic Planner to join our team in Felixstowe. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent • Planning work from Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southhampton 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, • Previous experience in a Traffic Office, • Knowledge of TOPS 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, • Ability to multi-task, • Good Team player, • A driven, confident and motivated individual aspiring to further their care, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • Competitive salary based on experience, • 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, • On-site parking By ticking this box you consent to your contact details being stored by us for contact purposes. With over 25 years of industry knowledge, dealing with independents and multi-national companies, we have built a vast portfolio. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major UK infrastructure project and play a key role in delivering an important upgrade to the country's port infrastructure network. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in marine civils, heavy civil engineering, ports

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing logistics business looking for an experienced Container Transport Manager to lead a busy transport planning operation. This is a senior operational role suited to someone with extensive experience in container haulage, traffic planning and team management, with strong knowledge of UK ports and container transport operations. • Lead and manage a busy team of Transport Operators / Planners, • Oversee container transport planning from Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton, • Ensure efficient fleet utilisation and effective allocation of drivers and vehicles, • Monitor operational revenue targets, service levels and overall performance, • Manage day‑to‑day operational issues and ensure problems are resolved quickly, • Maintain strong relationships and communication with drivers, customers and internal teams, • Oversee VBS bookings, helping to minimise wasted slots and unnecessary costs, • Monitor operational KPIs and daily performance statistics, • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and service levels, • Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive, EU Drivers' Hours and relevant transport regulations, • Support a positive, high‑performing culture across the transport operation, • Provide a professional point of contact for key operational and customer queries, • Occasionally travel to other depot locations when required, • Significant experience within container transport / container haulage, • Strong hands‑on experience of truck and traffic planning, • Minimum 5 years' experience leading an operational transport team, • Working knowledge of TOPS and container transport systems, • Strong understanding of port systems and VBS bookings, • Excellent knowledge of UK geography and major container ports, • Good understanding of driver hours and transport compliance, • Proven ability to manage a fast‑paced traffic operation under pressure, • Strong leadership and people‑management skills, • Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance, • Confident customer‑facing and relationship‑building skills, • Excellent problem‑solving, organisational and communication skills, • Strong IT skills and attention to detail, • £55,000 – £65,000 salary, depending on experience, • Company car, • 23 days' holiday, increasing to 25 days with service, • Birthday off following successful probation, • Life assurance, • Company pension, • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, • Health & wellbeing subscription, • On-site parking This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Container Transport Operations Manager, Transport Manager, Traffic Manager or Senior Transport Planner looking to take ownership of a busy container transport operation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

You will manage drivers, handle day-to-day issues, and maintain strong communication with clients and suppliers in a busy port environment. This full-time role offers a competitive package and career development opportunities.

Seven Logistics are looking for a Transport Planner to join our team in Felixstowe. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent • 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, • Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning under pressure, • Knowledge of TOPS 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, • Ability to multi-task, • Good Team player, • A driven, confident and motivated individual, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • Competitive salary based on experience, • 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, • On-site parking #J-18808-Ljbffr

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Plant Fitter to maintain and service cranes in a busy port-based setting in Tyne & Wear.

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Lead and manage a multi-skilled engineering team in a heavy industrial port and logistics environment, ensuring safe and efficient maintenance, statutory compliance, and operational reliability.

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