Transport Planner - Southampton - Up to 40,000Our 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: PermanentHours: Monday to Friday with 1 in 4 Saturdays (Hours start between 6am and 9am)Salary: Up to 40,000 DOEBenefits: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 vehiclesYou must Plan routes as cost effectively as possiblePlan routes in line with WTD and Drivers HoursEnsure all customers are kept up to dateAll necessary admin must be completedYou will be working with the Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standardsPerform 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 skillsContainer experience required Excellent geographical knowledgeStrong communication skillsWR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK and USA for permanent jobs.WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.