Senior Container Planner - London Gateway

Position: Senior Container Planner<br><br>Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.<br>Location: Stanford-Le-Hope<br>Salary: Up to £50,000 + Company Car<br>Hours: Monday to Friday<br>Are you an experienced container transport professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are working with a well-established container haulage operator based near London Gateway that is seeking a hands-on Senior Container Planner to join their growing operation.<br>This position is ideally suited to an experienced planner who enjoys being heavily involved in the day-to-day operation, while also having the capability and ambition to step into a Depot Manager position in the near future.<br>You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the transport operation, mentoring junior planners, improving efficiencies, and helping drive commercial performance across the business.<br>The Role:<br>As Senior Container Planner, you will take responsibility for coordinating a busy container transport operation, ensuring deliveries and collections are planned efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service levels. You will work closely with drivers, customers, and senior management, acting as a key point of support within the operation.<br>This is a role with genuine progression potential into depot leadership as the business continues to grow.<br>Key Responsibilities:<br>Plan and coordinate daily container transport movements efficiently<br>Liaise closely with drivers, customers, and ports to ensure smooth operations<br>Support and mentor junior planners within the team<br>Ensure compliance with transport regulations, driver hours, and operational procedures<br>Monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement<br>Handle operational issues including delays, breakdowns, and driver queries<br>Support the wider management team with operational and commercial decision-making<br>Requirements:<br>Proven experience within container haulage or general haulage planning<br>Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance<br>Previous experience in a senior planning or supervisory capacity would be advantageous<br>Excellent communication and organisational skills<br>Ability to perform well within a fast-paced transport environment<br>Ambition and capability to progress into a Depot Manager role over time<br>What's on Offer:<br>Salary up to £50,000<br>Company car<br>Clear progression path into depot management<br>Opportunity to join a stable and growing business<br>A key operational role with genuine influence on the success of the depot<br>If you're looking for a long-term opportunity within a dynamic and growing container haulage business, we'd love to hear from you.<br>WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. xwzovoh <br>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.