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Transport Planner

EFM Distribution
Daventry Full-time
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Transport Planner – £30,000 per annum

EFM Distribution \| Daventry
Full\-Time \| Permanent
Monday to Friday \| 12:00pm – 9:00pm

EFM Distribution is looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our busy transport operation in Daventry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport, logistics, or planning experience who enjoys working in a fast\-paced environment and playing a key role in ensuring deliveries and collections run smoothly and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Planning and scheduling daily vehicle routes

  • Allocating work to drivers and vehicles

  • Monitoring deliveries and collections throughout the day

  • Liaising with drivers, customers, and warehouse teams

  • Managing route changes and operational challenges in real time

  • Ensuring compliance with driver hours and transport regulations

  • Supporting service performance and operational efficiency
What We're Looking For
  • Previous experience in a transport planning, logistics, or fleet coordination role

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

  • Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network

  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively

  • Good IT skills and experience using planning or transport systems

  • A proactive approach with strong problem\-solving abilities
Desirable Skills
  • Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS)

  • Knowledge of driver hours and transport compliance regulations

  • Experience within general haulage, pallet networks, or distribution operations

  • CPC qualification (advantageous but not essential)

What We Offer
  • Salary of £30,000 per annum

  • Monday to Friday working hours

  • No weekend working

  • Company pension scheme

  • On\-site parking

  • Supportive team environment

  • Career development opportunities within a growing logistics business
Apply Today

If you have experience in transport planning or logistics coordination and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and apply now to join the team at EFM Distribution.

Job Type: Full\-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm–9:00pm
Location: Daventry

Expected start date: ASAP.

Pay: £30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On\-site parking
Work Location: In person

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