Transport Planner​/Night Trunk Co-ordinator

Transport Planner / Night Trunk Co-ordinator

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Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire (DE56 2JR
)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 14:00‑22:00

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The Lockwood Group is a long‑standing, family‑run business that’s proud of its people‑first approach. From haulage and warehousing to frozen food production and co‑packing, we’ve been keeping products moving since 1965. With more than 350 employees across six UK sites, we combine traditional family values with a forward‑thinking approach — giving our people room to grow while keeping operations efficient and reliable.

Keep things moving. Build your logistics career.

• Help plan and allocate daily vehicle routes across our rigid fleet and Palletline network.
• Monitor deliveries and collections, adjusting plans as needed to keep operations on track.
• Work closely with drivers, customer service and warehouse teams to solve issues quickly.
• Coordinate night trunking activity, ensuring vehicles leave on schedule and arrive on time.
• Communicate clearly between departments and provide accurate end‑of‑shift handovers.
• Keep systems up to date and help spot ways to improve efficiency across the operation.

• Some experience in logistics, transport, or operations — or a genuine interest in learning.
• Excellent communicator who enjoys teamwork and problem‑solving.
• Calm under pressure and confident making quick decisions.
• Comfortable using IT systems (we’ll train you on our Transport Management System).
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and eager to develop your skills.

• Competitive salary — up to £32,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Monday to Friday working pattern (14:00‑22:00).
• Supportive, family‑run business with strong values and a friendly team.
• Hands‑on learning and mentoring from experienced transport professionals.
• Clear opportunities to grow your career in transport planning and logistics.
• A varied, fast-paced role where your input really makes a difference.

If you’re organized, proactive and ready to build a career in transport planning, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a well‑established logistics provider and help keep the Lockwood Group moving forward.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage