Transport planner Work, Jobs in Highwoods, Ess (with Salaries)

Transport Operator
1 to 1 Transport & Logistics Ltd —Ipswich
- £35,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- IT
- In-person
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Logistics Manager
Community Foods Ltd —Witham
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Customer Service Manager (Haulage / Logistics)
Seven Logistics —Felixstowe
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- English
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Transport Planner
CSUKL Logistics —Felixstowe
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
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Transport Junior
Uniserve —Felixstowe
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
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Transport Junior
Uniserve (U K) Ltd —Felixstowe
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
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Activity Coordinator
Bupa —Chelmsford
- £12.75 - £13.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Transport Operations Manager
Seven Logistics —Felixstowe
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Traffic Operator
Seven Logistics —Felixstowe
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
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Tops And Eric Clerk
Freightliner —Felixstowe
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Planning Policy Officer (Monitoring and S106)
Braintree District Council —Braintree
- £48,165 - £52,518 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Senior Lecturer Practitioner - Town Planning
Anglia Ruskin University —Chelmsford
- £46,049 - £56,535 a year
- Part-time
- Relocation assistance
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Transport Operator

1 to 1 Transport & Logistics Ltd
Ipswich

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £80,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Logistics
Analysis skills
Transportation management systems
IT
Communication skills
Office experience

Full job description

Company Introduction

1to1 Transport is a growing transport and logistics business operating in a fast-paced UK haulage environment. We work daily with drivers, subcontractors, customers, UK ports and transport systems to ensure collections and deliveries are completed efficiently and on time.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Transport Operator to join our busy transport office.

This is a key operational role suited to someone who understands the pressure of running trucks properly day to day. The right person will be confident managing drivers, planning work, solving problems quickly and keeping transport operations moving throughout the day.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Transport Operator who can take responsibility for running trucks on a day-to-day basis, planning work efficiently, communicating clearly with drivers and customers, and ensuring collections and deliveries are completed on time.

This role is specifically suited to someone with previous experience in a haulage, container transport, traffic office or transport planning environment.

Previous experience as a Transport Operator, Traffic Operator, Transport Planner or within a haulage office is essential.

The exact salary, responsibilities and level of autonomy will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills and overall suitability. For the right person, this is a strong opportunity to join a growing business and play an important role in the daily transport operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include:

Running trucks on a day-to-day basis within a busy transport office
Planning and routing vehicles efficiently
Allocating work to drivers
Managing daily collections and deliveries
Liaising with drivers throughout the day
Monitoring driver progress, ETAs and job status
Keeping customers updated on delivery and collection progress
Dealing with changes, delays and operational issues quickly and professionally
Communicating with subcontractors where required
Communicating with UK ports
Booking Vehicle Booking Slots for port entry
Planning trucks to maximise efficiency, service levels and profitability
Using a Transport Management System
Updating jobs accurately on the system
Checking job details, delivery notes, PODs and relevant paperwork
Ensuring PODs are matched correctly to the right jobs
Supporting the wider transport team during busy periods
Helping ensure vehicles are used effectively and downtime is minimised
Maintaining strong communication between drivers, customers, subcontractors and the office
Working calmly and effectively under pressure in a fast-moving haulage environment

Essential Skills and Experience

The successful candidate must have:

Previous experience as a Transport Operator, Traffic Operator, Transport Planner or similar
Previous haulage office experience
Experience running trucks day to day
Strong UK geographical knowledge
Experience dealing with drivers, customers and subcontractors
The ability to plan routes and manage changing priorities
Strong problem-solving skills
Good attention to detail
Confidence making quick decisions under pressure
Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
Good IT skills
An organised, reliable and proactive approach
The ability to use own initiative
A flexible approach to meet the demands of the business
Willingness to be on call as part of a team, if required

Container transport experience would is essential. Experience using a Transport Management System would also be beneficial.

Benefits

Salary of £35,000 - £80,000 per year, dependent on experience
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Private Medical Insurance enrolment
Company Pension Scheme
Comfortable working environment
Opportunity to join a growing transport and logistics business
Role and responsibilities shaped around experience and ability

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent.

Additional hours may be required due to the nature of transport operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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