Transport Planner - Specialist Haulage

Discover a Rewarding Career in Logistics with Freightliner

Freightliner, the UK's premier maritime intermodal logistics operator, presents an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Haulage Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Southampton. As a leading force in both intermodal container transport and the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market, Freightliner offers a robust and expansive network that stretches across Europe. This role is ideal for ambitious professionals looking to contribute to a company with a significant impact on national and international logistics.

Why This Role is a Strategic Career Move:

Joining Freightliner as a Specialist Haulage Transport Planner is more than just accepting a job; it's an investment in your future. The company is dedicated to fostering employee growth and providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.

• Competitive Remuneration and Benefits: Freightliner recognizes the value of its employees and offers a comprehensive package. This includes a competitive salary, a robust pension scheme, and life insurance coverage from your first day.
• Unparalleled Career Development: Advance your career with regular training opportunities, both internally and through external courses. This commitment to skill enhancement and role confidence will empower you to reach your full potential within the logistics sector.
• Award-Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an organization that places health and safety as its paramount priority, recognized for its excellence and innovation in this critical area.
• Exceptional Family-Friendly Provisions: Freightliner champions work-life balance with generous family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and is proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Comprehensive Employee Well-being Support: Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a benefits platform offering a range of discounts on gym memberships, shopping vouchers, and a cycle-to-work scheme demonstrates their commitment to your overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities and Your Impact:

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in the seamless planning of cargo and freight shipments. Your responsibilities will include:

• Generating accurate quotes to ensure departmental profitability.
• Precisely arranging and booking container movements within internal and external systems, while diligently minimizing costs.
• Coordinating the activities of the Cargo Handlers team to optimize loading and unloading operations.
• Arranging cargo and equipment pick-ups and collections with customers.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for specialist haulage inquiries.
• Securing the best possible pricing for necessary purchases and services.
• Consistently achieving agreed-upon customer service levels.
• Finalizing job details for accurate invoicing.
• Actively participating in diverse projects and upholding the company's unwavering commitment to health and safety.

What Freightliner is Looking For:

To thrive in this role, candidates should possess:

• Proven experience in shipping lines, port operations, haulage, or container handling.
• A solid understanding of Road Haulage principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A strong ability to collaborate as a team player.
• The capacity to prioritize tasks, perform under pressure, and make critical decisions.

Desirable but not essential qualifications include:

• Specialist transport planning experience.
• Knowledge of general haulage and out-of-gauge movements.
• Familiarity with TOPS, Port Container Systems, and VBS booking.

A Commitment to Your Growth:

Freightliner is deeply committed to your professional development. Once you join, you can expect a supportive environment designed to help you reach your utmost potential. They seek dedicated and reliable individuals who bring the required knowledge, skills, and experience. In return, they offer not only competitive pay and excellent benefits but also a fulfilling and rewarding career within an award-winning team.

With strategically located facilities and a diverse range of container services, Freightliner is a leader in its field. Their success is fundamentally built on the hard work and dedication of their employees, and they are equally committed to your growth and safety. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a company that values its people and offers a clear path for career progression in the vital world of logistics.