Transport Operator

Transport Planner | Container Transport | Intermodal Freight | Container Planning | Intermodal Logistics | Southampton | Freight Forwarding**Only candidates with Fargo TOPS, VBS or relevant container experience will be considered**Location: Southampton, HampshireSalary: up to £45,000.00Job Type: Full-time, PermanentSchedule: MondayFriday | 45 Hours Per WeekAbout the RoleWe are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join one of the UKs largest intermodal freight forwarders and a leading operator within the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market .Operating across the UK and Europe, the business provides specialist intermodal container transport, heavy haul freight, and logistics solutions to a wide range of customers. Based at the companys Stanford-Le-Hope operation, you will provide route planning and transport coordination for container vehicles while supporting the wider transport operation.This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner with experience in container transport planning, intermodal logistics, fleet coordination, and subcontractor management to join a well-established and growing freight business offering long-term stability and career development.Transport Planner ResponsibilitiesProduce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders, operational requirements, and service expectationsUtilise vehicles efficiently to support and maximise daily revenue and fleet utilisation targetsCoordinate and resource subcontractors , ensuring full compliance and induction completionNegotiate and manage subcontractor rates and transport costsParticipate in a bi-weekly on-call rota for weekends (minimal remote support only with no requirement to attend site)Attend daily transport planning and operational review meetingsEnsure high levels of customer service, delivery performance, and operational efficiencyWork collaboratively with other UK depots, planners, and transport teamsSupport the smooth running of the container transport and intermodal freight operationTransport Planner RequirementsMinimum of 3 years experience as a Transport Planner within a container transport, freight forwarding, or logistics environmentPrevious experience within container transport planning and intermodal operationsExperience using VBS / TOPS software (Essential)Strong understanding of fleet planning, route optimisation, and transport coordinationExcellent multitasking, organisation, and prioritisation skillsAbility to work effectively within a fast-paced transport and logistics operationSalary & BenefitsSalary up to £45,000.00MondayFriday working pattern45-hour working week25 days holiday + bank holidaysWeekend cover on a rota basisCompany pension schemeEnhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental)Paid compassionate leaveLife insuranceHealth & wellbeing platformLearning and development programmeEmployee shopping discountsCycle to work schemeAnnual technology vouchers for laptops, phones etc.Long-term career development opportunities within a leading intermodal freight businessTo Note Should you have not heard back from your application within 14 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.TLP Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this position you consent to TLP processing and storing your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work finding services. We process your personal data in accordance with data protection laws, which require us to give you a Privacy Statement to explain how we manage your personal data. Our full Privacy Statement is available to view on the TLP website, or it can be provided upon request.TPBN1_UKTJ