Transport Planner
Job in
Lockington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-19
Listing for:
Pertemps North Midlands
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-19
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation & Logistics, Transportation Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Excellent progression opportunities
Join a friendly, supportive team in a positive working environment
Pertemps are recruiting for a confident, organised and experienced Transport Planner to join a busy logistics hub based at East Midlands Gateway (DE74), near Castle Donington and Kegworth. You'll play a key role in planning and coordinating daily transport operations, ensuring routes are efficient, cost-effective and delivered on time. Working closely with drivers, customers and the wider transport team, you'll manage schedules, respond to changes and help ensure the smooth running of the depot.
Working hours:- Monday to Friday
- 0900am - 1730pm OR 1030am - 1900pm OR 1800pm - 0400am
- Day hours ( Administrator level) £13.45.
- Day hours (Planner level) £16.00 to £17.35 DOE.
- Night hours (Administrator level) £14.50 to £15 DOE.
- Basic knowledge of transport legislation (driver hours, vehicle compliance) would be advantageous
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Good geographical knowledge and route planning ability
- Strong knowledge oflocal and regional road networks
- Ability to plan efficient and cost-effective routes
- Confident dealing with customers, drivers and colleagues
- Strong organisational andtime-management skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes and unexpected issues
- Previous experience in customer service, logisticsor transport is desirable
- Plan and organise daily transport routes efficiently and cost-effectively
- Allocate drivers and vehicles to planned routes
- Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time
- Monitor routes and adjust when required
- Deal with customer queries and provide updates on deliveries
- Communicate effectively with drivers, customer sand transport teams
- Use route-planning and transport management systems
- Consider traffic, road restrictions and geographical factors when planning routes
- Always maintain a high level of customer service
- Work to company procedures, transport regulations and health & safety requirements
- Provide day-to-day administrative supportto the transport team
- 24/7 Support
- Weekly or monthly pay - you choose
- Pension
- Holiday pay
- Mortgage references
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