Transport Planner

We are recruiting for an experienced Traffic/Transport Planner to join a busy transport and logistics operation. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of transport planning and fleet scheduling who can effectively coordinate daily operations while maintaining excellent customer service and cost efficiency.

The successful candidate will play a key role in planning vehicle movements, managing driver activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant transport regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Providing professional customer service
• Day-to-day load planning and scheduling of the fleet
• Prioritising workload and route planning
• Daily driver brief and de-brief
• Tachograph tracking
• Liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers
• Liaising with other internal departments

Key

Skills & Experience:

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Knowledge and understanding of Drivers Working Time Regulations
• Awareness of Drivers CPC legislation
• Effective team player
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good IT skills and exposure to route planning software or equivalent
• Transport related experience preferred
• Previous exp...