Freight Forwarding Planner & Coordinator — UK Transport Ops

Red Recruit; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Bank holidays + loyalty bonus up to 25

Employee pension

On-site parking

Company events

Retail discount vouchers

Sage employee benefits

Job summary

Our client, an established international transport and logistics company, is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarding Transport Planner/Coordinator to join its busy UK transport operation at London Gateway.

You will organise and plan fleet logistics daily, analyse traffic patterns, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain driver and vehicle compliance while adhering to Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport planning role is essential.
• Strong route planning and traffic analysis skills.
• Solid knowledge of drivers hours regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Organise and plan fleet logistics daily to meet workload.
• Plan deliveries to minimise late arrivals and maximise efficiency.
• Liaise with departments on schedules and planning needs.
• Update transport spreadsheets and records.
• Manage drivers, vehicles and compliance.
• Ensure activities align with procedures and Health & Safety.

Skills

Transport planning

Route planning

Driver hours regs

Vehicle compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

IT systems

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, an established international transport and logistics company, is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarding Transport Planner/Coordinator to join its busy UK transport operation at London Gateway.

You will organise and plan fleet logistics daily, analyse traffic patterns, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain driver and vehicle compliance while adhering to Health & Safety standards.