Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner

Croydon Area
£35,000+ per annum | Monday to Friday | Permanent Role

Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and professionally managed logistics operation based in the Croydon area.

This is a key position within the transport team and would suit somebody with strong planning experience who is confident managing a fast-paced operation while maintaining high standards across compliance, communication and organisation.

This is not an entry-level role. Previous transport planning experience is essential and the business is looking for somebody capable of bringing structure, reliability and strong operational awareness into the team.

Working Hours

* Monday to Friday

* 07:00 – 17:00

* Full-time permanent position

The Role

* Planning and coordinating daily transport operations

* Allocating routes and workloads efficiently

* Managing driver schedules and vehicle availability

* Communicating with drivers, customers and operational teams throughout the day

* Supporting compliance with Drivers’ Hours and transport legislation

* Managing operational issues calmly and professionally

* Liaising with workshop teams regarding defects and maintenance scheduling

* Maintaining accurate transport records and operational systems

* Supporting improvements across operational processes and efficiencies

Requirements

* Previous Transport Planner experience essential

* Strong geographical knowledge

* Good understanding of transport compliance and Drivers’ Hours rules

* Experience using transport planning systems

* Ability to work well under pressure within a busy transport office

* Excellent organisational and communication skills

* Professional and solution-focused approach

The business is specifically looking for somebody experienced, dependable and capable of operating confidently within a demanding transport environment.

What’s On Offer

* Salary from £35,000+ depending on experience

* Salary flexible for the right candidate

* Stable Monday to Friday role

* Long-term opportunity within a growing operation

* Supportive and professional working environment