Aerospace Transport Planner — Time-Critical Logistics

Right Now Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Location: Heathrow

Job summary

Right Now Group seeks an experienced Aerospace Transport Planner near Heathrow to coordinate dedicated transport movements for aircraft parts, oversized freight, and wide-load consignments. You will work with a small planning team, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries across the UK.

The role emphasizes proactive issue resolution, strong driver liaison, and ownership of operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics environments is preferred.
• Strong communication with drivers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple movements in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate pre-planned dedicated transport movements across the UK and wider network.
• Arrange transportation of aircraft parts, oversized freight, wide loads and other specialist aerospace movements.
• Manage dedicated movements from initial planning through to successful collection and delivery.
• Work with a team of four Transport Planners to coordinate workloads and operational requirements.
• Maintain driver liaison and ensure drivers have clear instructions for each movement.
• Monitor drivers and ongoing jobs, responding to delays or changes quickly.
• Liaise with customers, drivers and internal teams to meet time-critical requirements.
• Identify potential issues and resolve them before they impact schedules.
• Respond to schedule changes and changing prioritites.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate operational information across the team.
• Support continuous improvements in planning, communication and processes.
• Provide occasional evening and weekend telephone support as part of out-of-hours coverage.

Skills

Transport Planning

Logistics

Aerospace Logistics

Communication

Time Management

Job description

Right Now Group seeks an experienced Aerospace Transport Planner near Heathrow to coordinate dedicated transport movements for aircraft parts, oversized freight, and wide-load consignments. You will work with a small planning team, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries across the UK.

The role emphasizes proactive issue resolution, strong driver liaison, and ownership of operations in a fast-paced environment.