Experienced Transport Planner

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions LTD; Dudley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions LTD is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy haulage operation. The role requires at least 2 years in transport planning within haulage and involves planning daily deliveries, allocating drivers, and maximising fleet utilisation.

You will need strong knowledge of UK roads, drivers' hours and tachographs, and experience using TMS and MS Office. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Transport Planner in haulage.
• Experience planning daily transport operations.
• Knowledge of UK roads and geography.
• Understanding drivers' hours and tachographs.
• Experience allocating drivers, vehicles and loads.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily deliveries and collections.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles and loads efficiently.
• Plan routes and maximise fleet utilisation.
• Monitor operations and resolve delays.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and warehousing teams.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours and tachographs.
• Maintain records and update transport management systems.

Skills

Transport planning

Driver allocation

TMS

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Planner – Haulage

• Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
• Hours: 50 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday–Friday + 1 Saturday in every 4 weeks
• On-Call: 1 week on a rota
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy haulage operation.

You must have at least 2 years' experience working as a Transport Planner within the haulage industry.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who already understands transport planning, driver allocation and the day-to-day demands of a busy haulage operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily deliveries and collections.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles and loads efficiently.
• Plan routes and maximise fleet utilisation.
• Monitor transport operations and resolve delays or issues.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and warehouse teams.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours, tachographs and transport legislation.
• Maintain accurate records and update transport management systems.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Transport Planner within the haulage industry.
• Proven experience planning and coordinating daily transport operations.
• Good knowledge of UK roads and geography.
• Understanding of drivers' hours, tachographs and transport regulations.
• Experience allocating drivers, vehicles and loads.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Experience using TMS and Microsoft Office.

Please note: Previous experience as a Transport Planner within a haulage company is essential. Applications without this experience will not be considered.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £42,000 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Established and busy transport operation.
• Opportunity for career development and progression.