Operations Planner

Operations Planner
 
Portsmouth | Full-Time | £33,000-£37,000 DOE
 
SLR are looking for an organised and proactive Operations Planner. This is an office-based role with occasional requirement to climb vessel gangways, so a reasonable level of fitness is needed.
 
You’ll be the first point of contact for shipping lines and agents, planning safe and efficient vessel, container, and labour operations.
 
What You’ll Do:

• Plan vessel and terminal operations, including berth allocation and work instructions
• Maintain accurate records in the Terminal Operating System
• Liaise with shipping lines, crews, authorities, and internal teams
• Plan container movements and coordinate cargo availability
• Prepare labour plans, training schedules, and overtime lists
• Manage operational absence records and support HR processes

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in vessel, terminal, logistics, or distribution planning
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office + TOS experience)
• Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• IOSH certificate desirable

 
Hours & Rota:
07:00-16:00 or 08:00-17:00
The current rota runs on a 2-week Mon-Fri / 2-week Wed-Sun pattern.
With a third Planner in post, this is expected to shift to 3 weeks Mon-Fri and 1 week Wed-Sun.
 
Benefits:

• 6% employer pension
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• OH support
• E-Car scheme & Cycle to Work
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking

If you are interested and feel like this could be a great fit for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch.