Container Transport Planner
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Portsmouth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£38,000 / year
CATEGORY
Transportation
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
container haulage planning
port operations
TOPS
transport management systems
communication skills
IT skills
FULL DESCRIPTION
Container Transport Planner
Up to £38k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Portsmouth
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and allocate daily container haulage work across the company fleet.
- Proactively forward-plan workloads to maximise efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and subcontractors.
- Manage delays and operational issues in a professional, solution-focused manner.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using transport management systems and digital tools.
- Occasionally required to assist with general haulage.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in container haulage planning.
- Strong knowledge of port operations and regional transport routes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient IT skills; experience using TOPS is a strong advantage.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound operational decisions.
- Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota.
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