Senior Transport Planner

Posting date:	05 March 2026
Salary:	£45,000 to £60,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	04 April 2026
Location:	IP11 4HQ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	ARC (Norwich) Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000080211-43277

Summary

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client for an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their busy and growing traffic office. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with strong container planning experience and port knowledge to play a key role in delivering efficient operations and high service levels.

The Role

As Senior Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating container transport operations across major UK ports. Working within a busy traffic office, you will ensure vehicles are utilised efficiently, service levels are maintained, and daily operations run smoothly.

Planning responsibilities will cover key UK locations including:

• Port of Felixstowe

  
  

• London Gateway Port

  
  

• Whittlesey

  
  

• Port of Southampton

  
  

  Occasional travel to other depots will be required, including visits to the Southampton depot.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Planning and coordinating container haulage movements across multiple UK ports

    
    

  • Managing allocated vehicles to maximise utilisation and maintain service levels

    
    

  • Booking and managing port slots via VBS systems

    
    

  • Ensuring full compliance with UK Drivers’ Hours regulations and transport legislation

    
    

  • Maintaining accurate operational records using transport systems including DESTIN8

    
    

  • Communicating effectively with drivers, customers, and port authorities

    
    

  • Resolving daily operational issues quickly to keep transport schedules on track

    
    

  • Supporting the wider traffic team in a fast-paced planning environment

    
    Essential Requirements

    • Minimum 3 years’ experience in container transport planning

      
      

    • Experience planning movements through Felixstowe, London Gateway, and Southampton ports

      
      

    • Strong working knowledge of VBS (Vehicle Booking Systems)

      
      

    • Experience using DESTIN8

      
      

    • Solid understanding of Drivers’ Hours regulations and transport compliance

      
      

    • Knowledge of container haulage operations and port procedures

      
      

    • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities

      
      Skills & Attributes

      • Excellent communication and coordination skills

        
        

      • Strong organisational ability and attention to detail

        
        

      • Proactive problem solver with a positive, “can-do” attitude

        
        

      • Confident working in a busy traffic office environment

        
        

      • Good IT and transport systems knowledge

        
        What’s in It for You?

        • Competitive salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

          
          

        • 20 days holiday, increasing with service (up to 25 days)

          
          

        • Birthday day off after successful probation

          
          

        • Life assurance

          
          

        • Pension scheme

          
          

        • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

          
          

        • Health & wellbeing subscription

          
          

        • On-site parking

          
          

          If you are an experienced container transport planner looking for your next opportunity within a professional and fast-paced operation, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.