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Transport Planner

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ST5 9QD, Wolstanton, Staffordshire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Transport Planner

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Salary: £35,000–£37,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | 4 on 4 off

Join a Growing Family-Run Logistics Business

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next challenge?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run transport business that operates a busy national haulage operation supporting a major retail contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit transport team where your ideas, commitment and planning expertise will genuinely make a difference.

Working alongside the Transport Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport operations, ensuring vehicles, drivers and subcontractors are utilised efficiently while delivering outstanding customer service.

What's on Offer

  * £35,000–£37,000 DOE.

  * Permanent full-time position.

  * 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

  * 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

  * Employer pension contribution.

  * Genuine long-term career opportunity.

  * Friendly family-run business where your contribution is valued.

Key Responsibilities

  * Plan and optimise daily transport schedules.

  * Allocate vehicles and drivers to maximise fleet utilisation.

  * Monitor live transport operations and respond to delays or operational issues.

  * Liaise with drivers, customers, depots and subcontractors throughout the day.

  * Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive and transport legislation.

  * Manage transport documentation, KPIs and operational reports.

  * Support continuous improvement across the transport operation.

  * Maintain excellent customer service and communication.

What We're Looking For

Essential

  * Previous Transport Planning experience.

  * Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.

  * Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  * Ability to make decisions under pressure.

  * Experience using Transport Management Systems.

  * Good understanding of transport legislation and compliance.

You'll Be

  * Proactive and adaptable.

  * A team player who enjoys working in a close-knit environment.

  * Organised with excellent attention to detail.

  * Someone who enjoys solving problems and working at pace

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