Freight Forwarding Transport Planner/ Coordinator

TipTopJob; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Bank holidays

Loyalty bonus

EAP

Company Pension

On-site parking

Company events

Retail discounts

Sage benefits

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Freight Forwarding Transport Planner / Coordinator for a client in London Gateway. The role focuses on planning and coordinating deliveries and collections to ensure safe, efficient movement of goods.

The opportunity requires experience in transport, strong planning, and compliance knowledge, with a start ASAP and salary up to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport role.
• Positive work ethic and team player.
• Good geographical knowledge and route planning skills.
• Sound understanding of drivers hours regulations and working time directives.
• Knowledge of vehicle and driver compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Proficient in IT systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Organise and plan fleet logistics daily to complete the daily workload.
• Plan deliveries to reduce or avoid late arrivals.
• Liaise with all departments on delivery schedules and planning requirements.
• Update transport spreadsheets.
• Dealing with drivers including vehicle and driver compliance management.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with company procedures, customer requirements, and Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Transport planning

Route planning

Driver hours

Vehicle compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Job description

Freight Forwarding Transport Planner / Coordinator

Salary: Up to A GBP 35,000

Location: London Gateway

Start: ASAP

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

What Youll Do

As Freight Forwarding Transport Planner/ Coordinator a typical day will involve planning and coordinating deliveries and collections to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods. You will be responsible for analysing traffic patterns and assessing transport needs while maintaining driver and vehicle compliance.

Duties Include

• Organise and plan fleet logistics daily to complete the daily workload.
• Plan deliveries to reduce or avoid late arrivals.
• Liaise with all departments on delivery schedules and planning requirements.
• Update transport spreadsheets.
• Dealing with drivers including vehicle and driver compliance management.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with company procedures, customer requirements, and Health and Safety standards.

What You Need

• Previous experience in a transport role.
• Positive work ethic and works collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good geographical knowledge and route:planning skills.
• Sound understanding of drivers hours regulations and working time directives.
• Knowledge of vehicle and driver compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to build positive working relationships.

Why Youll Love This Role

• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + loyalty bonus up to a maximum of 25 days
• The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company Pension
• On:site parking
• Company events
• Retail discount vouchers
• Sage employee benefits

Keywords / alternative titles:

Distribution Manager, Fleet Manager, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Manager, Route Planner, Shipping Coordinator, Shipping Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator, Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator.