via reed · 5 June 2026 ·8 days ago

Transport Planner (Nights)

Strive Supply Chain
Broughton Gifford Full-time GBP 45,000 – 47,000
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Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.

Transport Planner (Nights)

c£45k - £47k + Excellent Benefits

Wiltshire

Our client is a leading 3PL Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Melksham, Wiltshire on a Monday to Friday permanent nights basis (18:00 – 04:00 or 20:00 – 06:00).

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a transport office team in a busy and well-established Pallet Network operation. You'll take full ownership of planning the freight, ensuring it's delivered on time and in full. As this is a night role, we’re looking for someone confident working independently, who can make sound operational decisions and keep things running smoothly through the night.

Key Accountabilities as Transport Planner:

  • Debrief day operation

  • Scan inbound & outbound freight

  • Plan and route all network deliveries for the next day on a multi-drop basis (mixed fleet of 100 units)

  • Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles for day and night operations

  • Assist with out-of-hours incidents

  • Support the wider transport team to maintain operational efficiency

The Ideal Person for the Transport Planner role:
  • Previous experience in a similar transport planning role

  • Experience within a pallet network environment (highly advantageous)

  • Forklift licence (desirable)

  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

  • Good communication skills

  • IT Savvy with attention to detail

  • Confident decision-making ability

  • Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment

Benefits:
  • Annual pay review

  • Quarterly bonus based on set KPIs

  • Salary sacrifice pension

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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