Container Transport Planner

Container Transport Planner - Southampton - Up to £33,000

Our client, who are a leading specialise in container transport are looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Southampton, UK

As Transport Planner, you will be tasked in moving containers across the UK.

Job type: Permanent

Hours as a weekly rotation:

06:00am - 16:00pm
07:00am - 17:00pm
08:00am - 18:00pm
09:00am - 19:00pm(1 in 4 Saturdays required - 06:00am to 12:00pm)

Package:

Up to £33,000
Annual salary review (discretionary)
Annual bonus (discretionary).
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Life assurance cover x3
Group personal pension.
Employee assistance programme.Duties & Responsibilities:

Dealing with multiple drivers
Communicating with ports
Booking delivery slots for entry in ports
Using TOPS for putting down drivers start times and finish times
Chasing drivers for etas and making sure they are on time
Rerouting jobs as and when is needed
Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system
Speaking to customers on possible delaysEssential:

Previous experience as a Transport Operator - Essential
Previous experience dealing with containers - Essential
Confident and clear communicator - written and verbal
Excellent UK geographical knowledge
Can work on own initiative
Quick and efficient problem solving skills
Organised at all times
Flexibility to meet the demands of the business
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