At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and manage transport operations from Felixstowe and London Gateway.
- Company: Join Seven Logistics, a dynamic team in the transport industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, increasing holiday days, life assurance, and pension.
- Other info: Enjoy on-site parking and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on logistics.
- Qualifications: Experience in traffic planning and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Seven Logistics are looking for a Transport Planner to join our team in Felixstowe.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Planning work from Felixstowe and London Gateway on allocated traffic sheet
- Managing allocated trucks and ensuring revenues and service levels are met
- Managing drivers and ensuring communication and relationships are kept up to high levels
- Ensure all current day issues are managed and resolved efficiently
- Booking and ensuring VBS are booked correctly
Skills and Attributes Required:
- Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning under pressure
- Knowledge of TOPS preferred
- Understanding of port and VBS systems
- Knowledge of haulage and container industry
- Attention to detail and good organisational skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Good people and team building skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Good Team player
- A driven, confident and motivated individual
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 20 days holiday which increases with length of service, up to 25 days
- Birthday Day off after successful completion of probation
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site parking
Traffic Operator in Felixstowe employer: Seven Lincs Limited
Seven Logistics is an exceptional employer located in the bustling port town of Felixstowe, offering a dynamic work environment where teamwork and communication are at the forefront. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values innovation and excellence in logistics.
We think you need these skills to ace Traffic Operator in Felixstowe
Traffic Planning
Knowledge of TOPS
Understanding of Port Systems
Knowledge of Haulage Industry
Attention to Detail
Organisational Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
