Hybrid Transport Planner – Automotive Logistics & Scheduling

Igloo Ltd; Ryton-on-Dunsmore; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Hybrid working arrangement (Friday 1x1

Company pension

Onsite parking

Ongoing work with a leading automotive

Support from Igloo’s recruitment and

Job summary

Igloo Ltd in Ryton-on-Dunsmore is recruiting Transport Planners to support a busy automotive logistics operation. In this role you will coordinate daily transport movements across the UK, schedule bookings, and help maintain efficient vehicle movements.

You will source cost-effective transport solutions through subcontract hauliers, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with driver rules. The position offers hybrid working with Friday work-from-home, weekly pay, and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or transport industry
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Confident using computer systems and MS Office including Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Able to communicate with all levels of management internally and externally
• Knowledge of the automotive industry is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and booking daily transport movements
• Sourcing cost-effective transport solutions through subcontract hauliers
• Requesting the correct transport equipment based on customer requirements
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and service levels
• Planning transport activity in line with driver rules and regulations
• Maintaining excellent internal and external relationships
• Supporting the wider transport team with daily operational tasks

Skills

Logistics/Transport experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Igloo Ltd in Ryton-on-Dunsmore is recruiting Transport Planners to support a busy automotive logistics operation. In this role you will coordinate daily transport movements across the UK, schedule bookings, and help maintain efficient vehicle movements.

You will source cost-effective transport solutions through subcontract hauliers, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with driver rules. The position offers hybrid working with Friday work-from-home, weekly pay, and a company pension.