Central Planning Co-ordinator

Whistl Ltd; Broughton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' annual leave

Company Pension

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Critical Illness cover

Employee benefits portal

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Whistl Ltd is seeking a Central Planning Co-ordinator to support day-to-day planning of collections and deliveries across our network. You will work closely with the Planning Supervisor, Network Planning Manager and Transport Planning teams to drive operational efficiency and service levels.

The role suits someone with transport or logistics experience, strong data skills, advanced Excel, and the ability to communicate effectively with drivers, depots and customer teams.

Qualifications

• Experience within a transport, logistics, planning, or distribution environment.
• Good knowledge of UK geography and road networks.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and see tasks through to completion.
• Experience using transport management or logistics planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning of collections and deliveries across the network's van fleet.
• Monitor volumes against available capacity and highlight any issues to the Planning team.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, depots, transport teams, and operational colleagues.
• Work closely with Customer Service and Commercial teams to fulfil customer collection requests.
• Maintain and update transport systems, ensuring data accuracy and overall system housekeeping.
• Produce performance reports and distribute information across the wider business.
• Identify opportunities for route improvements and support efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with shared mailbox management, administration, and wider planning activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Highly organised

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Central Planning Co-ordinator

Date Posted: 2026-09-08

Location: Lancashire, Lancashire, GB, PR3 5JJ

Application Deadline: 2026-12-07 12:56:50.773

We're looking for a Central Planning Co-ordinator to join our Planning & Support team at Whistl North. Working closely with the Planning Supervisor, Network Planning Manager, and Transport Planning team, you'll support the day-to-day planning of collections and deliveries across our network while helping to ensure operational efficiency and excellent service levels. This is a varied role that combines transport planning support, reporting, administration, system management, and stakeholder communication, making it ideal for someone with experience in a transport or logistics environment who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational setting. If you have experience within transport or logistics and enjoy working with data, planning activities, and operational teams, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Support the planning of collections and deliveries across the network's van fleet.
• Monitor volumes against available capacity and highlight any issues to the Planning team.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, depots, transport teams, and operational colleagues.
• Work closely with Customer Service and Commercial teams to fulfil customer collection requests.
• Maintain and update transport systems, ensuring data accuracy and overall system housekeeping.
• Produce performance reports and distribute information across the wider business.
• Identify opportunities for route improvements and support efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with shared mailbox management, administration, and wider planning activities.

Benefits

• 23 days' annual leave
• Company Pension
• Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance scheme
• Critical Illness cover
• Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal
• Career development opportunities
• Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider
• And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader

Requirements

• Experience within a transport, logistics, planning, or distribution environment
• Good knowledge of UK geography and road networks
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and see tasks through to completion
• Experience using transport management or logistics planning systems

Additional Information

• Flexible approach to working hours to support operational requirements
• Occasional business travel, including overnight stays, may be required