Traffic Operator/ Operations Manager

Container Transport Planner Location: Great Blakenham Salary: £50,000 per annum Benefits: Company car Hours: 07:00 to 17:00 We are recruiting for an experienced Container Transport Planner to join a busy and well-established transport operation based in Great Blakenham. This role would suit someone with strong container transport planning experience who is confident managing daily operations, drivers, vehicles, and customer requirements. The Role As Container Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating container movements, ensuring collections and deliveries are completed efficiently, safely, and on time. Key Responsibilities Planning and coordinating container transport movements Allocating drivers, vehicles, and equipment effectively Managing daily collections and deliveries in line with customer requirements Liaising with ports, customers, drivers, and internal teams Monitoring schedules and resolving operational issues quickly Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and company procedures Supporting the smooth running of daily traffic operations Maintaining clear communication with drivers and customers throughout the day Working to maximise efficiency, service levels, and vehicle utilisation Requirements Previous experience in container transport planning or traffic operations Strong knowledge of container logistics and UK road transport operations Experience liaising with ports, drivers, and customers Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced transport environment Confident planning routes, managing schedules, and resolving issues CPC qualification would be advantageous, but not essential unless required by the operation Package £50,000 per annum Company car Full-time, permanent role Hours: 07:00 to 17:00 Based in Great BlakenhamWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy