Transport Planner

Full-Time | £33,000 - £40,000

Are you a proactive, hands-on operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment? We are working with a well-established, nationwide transport specialist to recruit an Operations Supervisor / Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a business that values reliability, teamwork and high standards of customer service, offering stability and genuine career progression.

The Role

As a central part of the operations team, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating vehicle routes, managing daily transport activity and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning routes, collections and deliveries to maximise efficiency and service levels


• Managing transport activity through the TMS system


• Acting as the main point of contact for day-to-day operational issues


• Liaising with internal teams and customers regarding bookings, updates and queries


• Ensuring vehicles are dispatched on time, prioritising workloads effectively


• Supporting driver communication, scheduling and compliance


• Promoting health & safety standards across the site

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within transport, logistics or planning


• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and influence a team


• A positive, adaptable and solution-focused mindset


• Good geographical knowledge and understanding of driver regulations


• Confident IT skills


• Counterbalance FLT licence desirable

• Competitive salary of £33,000–£40,000 depending on experience


• Permanent, full-time role with long-term stability


• Supportive working environment with opportunities for progression


• A company culture that genuinely values its people

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