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Transport Planner
Job in
Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-02
Listing for:
Simply Jobsworth
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation & Logistics, Dispatcher -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Transportation & Logistics, Dispatcher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
UK TRANSPORT PLANNER REQUIRED
Location: On-site
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-19:00 (30-minute break)
Salary: £30,000-£34,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are looking for an experienced UK Transport Planner to join a busy logistics operation. This is a key role responsible for planning a mixed fleet, maximising vehicle utilisation and revenue, and ensuring an efficient, compliant and professional transport service.
Key Responsibilities:- Plan UK transport movements, routes, groupage and trailer backloads efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Manage daily driver planning, briefings and debriefings.
- Monitor driver performance, delays, demurrage and operational issues.
- Maintain driver, vehicle and transport compliance.
- Ensure drivers have the correct documentation and customer instructions.
- Arrange agency driver cover for holidays and sickness.
- Monitor fuel, tolls, parking and other transport costs.
- Maintain accurate bookings, manifests and transport records on the TMS.
- Liaise with drivers, customers, suppliers, operations and compliance teams.
- Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Regulations, Operator Licence requirements and company procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels and profitability.
Experience:
- Minimum 4 years' Transport Planning experience
. - Minimum 5 years' experience in groupage planning and trailer backloading
. - Strong knowledge of UK geography and transport operations.
- Experience working with drivers and transport planning/TMS systems.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and make quick operational decisions.
- Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
- Good IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- National CPC qualification.
- Previous experience in fleet compliance and transport operations.
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Company events
- Casual dress
- Permanent position with opportunities for development
If you have strong experience in UK transport planning, groupage and backloading and are looking for a long-term position within a busy logistics operation, we would like to hear from you.
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