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Transport Planning Manager

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Washington, Sunderland

Expire in: a day

Job Description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

  * Immediate start available

  * Competitive salary and benefits package

  * Collaborative and supportive work environment

  * Free onsite parking

  * Generous holiday allowance

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Transport Planning Manager to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to expand their knowledge and skills within an industry leading employer, with a promising progression pathway.

If you have industry experience at the managerial level, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job You’ll Do:

  * Lead, motivate, and manage a team of 4x transport planners and schedulers

  * Take full ownership of all transport planning and scheduling activities

  * Ensure optimal routing, load building, and vehicle utilisation

  * Manage operations, network deadlines, and collection/delivery windows

  * Monitor daily volumes, capacity, and operational performance

  * Respond dynamically to operational disruptions (traffic delays, vehicle issues, volume fluctuations)

  * Drive operational decisions that balance service performance with cost efficiency

  * Work closely with warehouse teams to optimise load-out processes and reduce delays

  * Set clear expectations, KPIs, and performance standards

  * Conduct regular one-to-ones, reviews, and development planning

  * Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance

  * Manage team structure, shift coverage, workload distribution, and holiday planning

  * Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

  * Ensure all operations comply with UK transport legislation

  * Maintain a safety-first approach across all planning decisions

  * Support audit processes and ensure accurate record-keeping

About You:

  * Transport Manager CPC qualification (essential)

  * Proven experience managing transport planning or logistics operations teams

  * Experience working across multiple networks and high-volume environments

  * Demonstrable leadership and people management skills

  * Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving capability

  * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  * Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment

  * Solid IT skills and experience with transport management systems

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