EU Transport Planner

White Recruitment; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking an experienced EU Transport Planner for Newcastle/Boldon Colliery area. The role covers planning UK and European vehicle movements, coordinating drivers, and ensuring on-time deliveries within the logistics team.

Salary up to £40,000; benefits include company pension, ongoing training, and clear career progression; Monday to Friday pattern; stable, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Transport Planning, Freight Forwarding or Logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European road networks.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication skills with customers and drivers.
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS).
• Proactive and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule UK and European van movements.
• Coordinate daily fleet operations and driver allocations.
• Monitor live transport movements and resolve issues promptly.
• Work closely with customers to plan transport requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and partners for updates.
• Ensure transport documents are completed accurately.
• Maintain transport management systems with accurate data.
• Deliver high levels of customer service and on-time performance.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and transport legislation.

Skills

Transport Planning

Freight Forwarding

Logistics

TMS

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Tools

TMS

Job description

EU Transport Planner (480442) Boldon Colliery, England

Salary: GBP32000 - GBP40000 per annum

EU Transport Planner - Newcastle - Up to £40,000

Our client is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their busy operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced logistics environment, coordinating UK and European vehicle movements while ensuring customers receive a reliable and efficient service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning daily transport operations, managing drivers, monitoring live deliveries, and responding quickly to operational changes to ensure shipments are completed safely, efficiently and on time.

What\'s on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing logistics business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Monday to Friday working pattern (hours to be confirmed).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule UK and European van movements.
• Coordinate daily fleet operations and driver allocations.
• Monitor live transport movements and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Work closely with customers to plan and manage transport requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and transport partners to provide regular updates.
• Ensure all transport documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain transport management systems with accurate operational information.
• Deliver high levels of customer service while ensuring on-time performance.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and transport legislation.

Skills \& Experience

• Previous experience within Transport Planning, Freight Forwarding or Logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European road networks.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and drivers.
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS).
• A proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.