Transport Planner in Tilbury

Job description

Transport Planner – Join Our Traffic Team!

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Transport Planner to join our busy Traffic Department. This role is key to keeping our transport operations running smoothly — ensuring goods move efficiently, safely, and on time.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning and routing journeys, ensuring compliance with regulations and efficiency at every step.
• Dispatching trucks for Day 1 and preparing for Day 2 operations.
• Liaising with port expeditors/supervisors to ensure correct job despatch.
• Supporting Day 2 planning (setting up daymen, homework floats, etc.).
• Managing driver admin, including parking and night-out procedures.
• Working closely with Customer Service on daily issues.
• Coordinating with HR on driver-related matters and with Fleet on truck/trailer servicing.
• General system and screen maintenance, including weekly close-downs.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

✅ What we’re looking for

• Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Experience with TOPS (TMS), VBS, and CBS.
• Strong IT skills, including transportation management software and GPS systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask.
• Flexible with working hours (some shift/on-call work may be required).
• A proactive problem solver who thrives under pressure.

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a supportive and fast-moving team where no two days are the same. If you’re motivated by keeping things running like clockwork, enjoy problem-solving, and want to play a key role in a vital part of our operations, this could be the perfect fit.

Apply now to be part of our transport team and help keep our operations moving forward!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Tilbury

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English