Container Transport Planner

820101539

£28,000 - £34,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Liverpool, Merseyside

Logistics And Distribution

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Container Transport Planner
Garston, Liverpool
£28,000 – £34,000 per year (depending on experience)
35 hours per week, rotating shifts: 06:00 – 13:00 or 12:00 – 19:00, Monday to Friday (very occasional Saturday morning shift)
Permanent

A leading company in the Transport and Logistics sector is currently looking for a Container Transport Planner to join their team in Garston. This role offers a permanent position with a 35-hour work week and excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain accurate records of container movements and documentation
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate container transport operations to ensure timely deliveries
  • Monitor transport schedules and adapt plans in response to operational changes or delays
  • Liaise with drivers, clients, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations
  • Handle administrative tasks, including reporting, data entry, and communication with stakeholders
  • Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational issues
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide support to the wider team during peak periods or operational challenges
Skills and Experience:
  • Proven experience in container transport planning or a similar logistics role
  • Strong administrative, organisational, and time-management skills
  • Self-reliant, proactive, and able to make decisions under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable working with transport scheduling software and Microsoft Office
If you are an organised, self-starting planner with container experience, please apply online today.