Transport Operator

Transport Planner - Southampton - Up to £40,000 Our client, who are a recognized transport company are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team in Southampton. As Transport Planner, you will be experienced in dealing with containers and routing company-owned vehicles UK-wide. Job type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 Saturdays (Hours start between 6am and 9am) Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE Benefits: 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1. Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66. Group personal pension. Employee assistance programme. The Role: Routing company owned vehicles You must Plan routes as cost effectively as possible Plan routes in line with WTD and Drivers Hours Ensure all customers are kept up to date All necessary admin must be completed You will be working with the Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standards Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. costing, agreeing charge rates with contractors, queries in accordance with the companies' requirements. The Requirements: Extensive Transport route planning skills Container experience required Excellent geographical knowledge Strong communication skills WR 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.

Location: Southampton, South East, GB

Posted Date: 11/9/2025