Haulage Transport Planner – Fleet & Route Optimization

Woodside Logistics Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State of the art office facilities

Annual Leave dependent of shiftpattern

Fully funded Healthcare Cash Plan &  &

Career Progression

Long service recognition

Free on-site car parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Woodside Haulage, the UK's leading division of Woodside Logistics Group, is hiring a Transport Planner to coordinate haulage operations across the UK and Ireland. You will work with drivers, operations, and fleet teams to optimise schedules, monitor consignments in the TMS, and ensure regulatory compliance and high service levels.

The role requires at least two years in transport planning, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office and a TMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Transport or Traffic Planning role.
• High levels of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience using a Transport Management System (TMS).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with drivers and operations teams to deliver a high level of customer service.
• Plan drivers and vehicles efficiently to maximise delivery and collection performance.
• Accurately book, monitor, and update consignments on the Transport Management System (TMS).
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and customer-specific requirements are met.
• Coordinate with drivers and driver trainers to support training requirements.
• Work with fleet maintenance to ensure vehicles are available for servicing and MOTs.
• Liaise with ferry operators to confirm and secure bookings and sailings.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Job description

Woodside Haulage, the UK's leading division of Woodside Logistics Group, is hiring a Transport Planner to coordinate haulage operations across the UK and Ireland. You will work with drivers, operations, and fleet teams to optimise schedules, monitor consignments in the TMS, and ensure regulatory compliance and high service levels.

The role requires at least two years in transport planning, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office and a TMS.