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Transport Planner

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 27,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Transport Planner

Location: Hull Salary: Up to £32,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Drive your career forward with a company that’s not standing still

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join a genuinely exciting, fast-growing organisation at a pivotal point in its journey.

Recognised twice as a Times Top 100 company, this business is undergoing a significant period of expansion:

  * £38m growth in the last 12 months

  * Forecasted £50m growth in the next 12 months

This is a fast-paced, ambitious environment where ideas are welcomed, change is encouraged, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Transport Planner to oversee and coordinate all aspects of transportation operations. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient routing, fleet management, and overall operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  * Plan and manage all transport operations, including routing, scheduling, and dispatching

  * Ensure full compliance with transport laws, regulations, and licensing (e.g. HGV, DVSA)

  * Oversee fleet maintenance, inspections, and performance (vehicles, trailers, equipment)

  * Monitor budgets, fuel usage, and maintenance costs, implementing cost-control measures

  * Supervise, train, and support drivers and transport staff, ensuring safety and performance standards

  * Collaborate with warehousing, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure timely deliveries

  * Investigate and resolve delivery issues, delays, and transport-related complaints

  * Develop and improve transportation policies, procedures, and systems

  * Track and report KPIs such as on-time delivery, fleet utilisation, and safety metrics

  * Stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes

About You

  * Proven experience in transport or fleet management (logistics, manufacturing, or distribution preferred)

  * Experience with route planning, Transport Management Systems (TMS), and GPS tracking

  * Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities

  * Full UK driving licence

Benefits

  * Company bonus and incentive schemes

  * 24 days holiday + bank holidays

  * “Life Admin” time (2 hours per month for personal tasks)

  * Ongoing training and development opportunities

  * Clear career progression in a rapidly growing business

  * Regular team socials, events, and celebrations

  * On-site parking

  * Opportunities to travel

  * Early finish at 3:30pm on Fridays

  * Employee discount scheme

  * Employee referral rewards

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your transport and logistics career with a company that’s growing fast and investing in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits:

  * Casual dress

  * Free parking

  * On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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