Transport Coordinator / Planner - Container Transport


Company:	Additional Resources Ltd
Salary:	£60,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stowmarket, IP14 5XE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a

Container Transport Coordinator to join an established logistics provider specialising in container transport, LCL distribution, freight transport and warehousing services.

As a

Container Transport Coordinator, you will coordinate daily container transport operations, ensuring deliveries, collections and customer requirements are managed efficiently.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £60,000 plus company car and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

- Coordinating daily deliveries and collections, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time.

- Entering and maintaining transport bookings using operational transport software.

- Responding promptly and professionally to incoming calls and emails.

- Coordinating and managing subcontracted transport providers.

- Keeping operational systems and records accurate and up to date.

- Managing customer accounts and maintaining effective working relationships.

- Resolving day-to-day transport issues and making appropriate operational decisions.

Thecandidatesfromthefollowingbackgroundwillbeconsidered:

- Transport Coordinator, Transport Planner, Container Transport Coordinator, Container Transport Planner, Transport Operations Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Logistics Operations Coordinator, Transport & Logistics Coordinator, Traffic Coordinator, Traffic Planner, Traffic Operator, Transport Operator, Transport Administrator, Transport Scheduler, Freight Coordinator, Distribution Coordinator, Customer Account Coordinator, Import Coordinator, Haulage Coordinator

What we are looking for:

Essential:

- Prior experience within

container transport is essential.

- 2 years' previous experience within a distribution environment.

- Strong knowledge of UK geography.

- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Confident problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable:

- Experience of LCL transport and/or a distribution environment.

- Experience using TOPS transport software.

Shift:

- Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

What's on offer

- Competitive Salary

- A company car.

- Performance-based bonuses.

- On-site parking.

This is a great opportunity for a Container Transport Coordinator to take responsibility for a key operational role and contribute to the continued development of the business.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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