Rail Transport Planner

FelixstowePermanent | Full-TimeCompetitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Rail Transport professional looking to progress into a dynamic planning role? We’re supporting a leading UK logistics operator in the search for a Rail Transport Planner to join their expanding intermodal operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with rail experience who can thrive in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.

This organisation operates a major national rail freight network, utilising modern terminals, cutting-edge systems, and a collaborative operations structure. If you enjoy coordinating high-volume movements, solving logistical challenges, and working within a safety-critical industry, this role offers genuine long-term development.

What’s on Offer

You’ll be joining a business committed to operational excellence and employee wellbeing, with benefits including:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Modern rail terminals and high-tech operational systems
• Clear progression opportunities within a rapidly growing intermodal network

The Role: Key Responsibilities

As a Rail Transport Planner, you’ll play a crucial role in the day-to-day management of rail freight services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and coordinating daily rail freight services across multiple terminals
• Monitoring rail service progress and responding to real-time operational issues
• Liaising with rail operators, terminal teams, road planners and customers to maintain service performance
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures, rail regulations, and operational protocols
• Managing train paths, timings, loading plans, and service documentation
• Maximising asset utilisation (locomotives, wagons, terminal equipment)
• Maintaining accurate system updates and supporting the generation of operational reports
• Proactively identifying issues and implementing solutions to keep services on schedule

About You

We’re particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience working within rail operations, rail freight, or a rail-connected logistics role
• Strong communication and coordination skills within a safety-critical environment
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
• Confidence managing multiple services simultaneously under tight time constraints
• Good understanding of rail industry regulations, operating procedures, and train planning principles
• IT proficiency — rail/transport systems, planning software, Microsoft Office
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and positive approach to teamwork

Experience within intermodal or combined rail-and-road freight operations is highly desirable.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to join a high-performing rail logistics operation where each day brings a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.