via Reed · 29 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Transport Planner - Immediate Start

FindCore
Ely Full-time GBP 26,500 – 30,000
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Join an established manufacturing and distribution business as a Transport Administrator, where you'll play a key role in supporting their dynamic transport operations.

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established manufacturing and distribution business with the recruitment of a Transport Administrator.

This is a full-time, 6-month fixed-term position based in Ely, with an immediate start available. The role is Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.

Salary:

£26,500 – £30,000, depending on experience (High likelihood for being made permanent, dependent on performance)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the day-to-day planning and administration of transport operations

  • Assist with planning and adjusting daily delivery routes

  • Liaise with drivers regarding schedules, availability and route changes

  • Prepare load plans, manifests and transport documentation

  • Monitor deliveries and respond quickly to delays or operational issues

  • Ensure transport records and systems are kept accurate and up to date

  • Work closely with warehouse, transport and customer service teams

  • Help ensure routes comply with vehicle capacity and Drivers' Hours requirements

  • Provide general administrative support to the wider transport team

Skills & Experience:
  • Previous transport, logistics or traffic office experience would be advantageous

  • Strong organisation and administrative skills

  • Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment

  • Good IT skills and confidence learning transport systems

  • Strong communication and problem-solving ability

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Able to manage changing priorities and work to deadlines

  • Calm, proactive and reliable approach

Benefits:
  • £26,500 – £30,000 salary depending on experience

  • Immediate start available

  • Monday to Friday working

  • 39-hour working week

  • Full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract

  • Company events

  • On-site gym

  • Opportunity to gain further experience within a busy transport operation

Please apply.

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