Transport Planner / Operations Co-Ordinator. (Courier / Transport / Freight industry)

Position: Transport Planner / Operations Co\-Ordinator
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full\-time, Permanent
Hours: 42\.5 hours per week (shift\-based)
Location: Heathrow, UB7 0EX

Why Join GPS Logistics

• Competitive salary


• Performance\-related bonus


• 28 days holiday (increasing with service)


• Company pension


• Company mobile phone and laptop


• Free on\-site parking


• Secure Heathrow\-based offices


• Long\-term progression opportunities

About GPS Logistics

GPS Logistics is an independent same\-day and dedicated courier company based opposite Heathrow Airport.

We specialise in time\-critical transport including airfreight, live events logistics, and high\-value shipments across the UK and Europe.

Our operation is fast\-paced, detail\-driven, and requires strong organisation and communication across all areas of the business.

The Role

This is a hands\-on operational role within a busy same\-day courier environment.

You will support the planning and coordination of transport jobs, working alongside senior planners and controllers to ensure jobs run efficiently from start to finish.

This role is ideal for someone with transport or logistics experience who is looking to develop further in operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating same\-day courier jobs


• Monitor live jobs and update systems


• Communicate with drivers, subcontractors, and customers


• Support driver allocation and job distribution


• Update job progress using TMS systems, Outlook, and Excel


• Maintain high levels of accuracy across all job details

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in transport, courier, road freight or logistics


• Good understanding of routing and vehicle types


• Confident using computer systems (Outlook, Excel, TMS)


• Strong communication skills


• Good attention to detail


• Ability to work in a fast\-paced environment

Mandatory Criteria

• Must live within 30 minutes of UB7 0EX


• Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 6 points)


• 5\-year checkable work history


• DBS check required


• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Working Hours

We are primarily recruiting for the early shift, although occasional flexibility is required to support the wider team during holidays and sickness.

• Early shift: 6:00am – 7:00am start (flexible)


• Other shifts: 9:00am / 11:00am

Candidates must be able to reliably attend early shifts due to the time\-critical nature of the role.

How to Apply

Submit your CV (cover letter optional)

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000\.00\-£35,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

Application question(s):

• MUST live within 30mins travel time to UB7


• MUST have been a UK resident for the last 5 years

Experience:

• Freight / Courier / Transport: 2 years (required)

Language:

• Native or Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving License (Max 6 points and no previous bans) (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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