Traffic Operator

Seven Logistics are looking for a Transport Planner to join our team in Felixstowe.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Planning work from Felixstowe and London Gateway on allocated traffic sheet
• Managing allocated trucks and ensuring revenues and service levels are met
• Managing drivers and ensuring communication and relationships are kept up to high levels
• Ensure all current day issues are managed and resolved efficiently
• Booking and ensuring VBS are booked correctly

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning under pressure
• Knowledge of TOPS preferred
• Understanding of port and VBS systems
• Knowledge of haulage and container industry
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good people and team building skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good Team player
• A driven, confident and motivated individual
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 20 days holiday which increases with length of service, up to 25 days
• Birthday Day off after successful completion of probation
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site parking