Transport Planner

Transport Planner – Worksop - c.£35,000

We are working with an award-winning transport and logistics business to recruit a Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation specialising in construction logistics, where you'll support the Senior Planning Team in delivering an efficient, customer-focused transport operation.
Working on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day execution of the transport plan, ensuring deliveries and collections run smoothly while maintaining excellent communication with drivers, customers and internal teams. This role would suit someone with previous transport planning experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to further develop their career.

Package & Benefits:
c.£35,000 salary (dependent on experience)
4 on, 4 off shift pattern (4:00am - 4:00pm)
Hybrid working available following successful probation
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension scheme
Medicash healthcare
Death in Service benefit
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
Onsite canteen
Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Senior Planning Team with the day-to-day execution of the transport plan
Manage planning inbox communications and prioritise requests effectively
Communicate daily plans to drivers and subcontractors
Liaise with drivers to resolve operational issues and ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time
Debrief drivers, accurately recording journey information, trailer numbers and demurrage
Assist with driver hours and timesheet management
Escalate operational issues to Senior Planners where appropriate
Work closely with Customer Services and Operations to maintain high service levels

About You:

We are looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner with previous planning experience who enjoys working in a busy logistics environment.
You'll ideally have:

Previous experience within a Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator or Logistics Planning role
Experience working within a transport, logistics or distribution environment
Knowledge of Transport Management Systems (TMS)
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The ability to prioritise workloads and adapt quickly to changing operational demands
A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
Confidence communicating with drivers, customers and internal stakeholders

Desirable:

CPC qualification
Class 1 Licence

Experience with in construction logistics or flatbed operations
Customer Service qualification

If you are interested in finding out more about this Transport Planner opportunity, please click 'apply now'.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire