Junior Transport Planner / Traffic Operator

Blue Rocket Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SDW Recruitment Limited is seeking a Junior Transport Planner to join a busy transport operation in the United Kingdom. You’ll help keep daily pallet network deliveries running smoothly, coordinate with drivers and warehouse, and support senior planners to learn the ins and outs of traffic planning.

This is an excellent entry point for a career in transport and logistics, offering hands-on experience, structured training, and the opportunity to develop skills in planning, communication and

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone manner and confident communication skills.
• Good basic knowledge of UK geography.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within transport and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily pallet network planning and coordination.
• Monitoring and chasing deliveries to ensure everything stays on track.
• Communicating regularly with two drivers regarding their daily movements.
• Liaising with the warehouse loader to coordinate vehicle loading.
• Chasing proof of delivery (POD) documentation.
• Supporting senior transport planners with daily operational tasks.
• Helping resolve day-to-day delivery queries and keeping operations organised.

Job description

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 | Full-Time | 6:30am – 3:30pm

Looking to kick-start your career in transport and logistics? Or perhaps you’ve already gained some experience and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills further?

We’re recruiting for a Junior Transport Planner / Traffic Operator to join a busy transport operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s organised, confident communicating with people and keen to build a long-
term career in transport planning.

You’ll work alongside experienced senior planners, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in the day‑to‑day running of a busy transport operation.

About the Role:

As a Junior Transport Planner, you’ll help keep daily transport operations running smoothly, supporting the planning and coordination of pallet network deliveries.

You’ll be communicating with drivers, working closely with the warehouse and supporting senior planners to ensure deliveries are completed efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn the ropes, develop your transport knowledge and build a strong foundation for a career in traffic planning.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assisting with daily pallet network planning and coordination


• Monitoring and chasing deliveries to ensure everything stays on track


• Communicating regularly with two drivers regarding their daily movements


• Liaising with the warehouse loader to coordinate vehicle loading


• Chasing proof of delivery (POD) documentation


• Supporting senior transport planners with daily operational tasks


• Helping resolve day-to-day delivery queries and keeping operations organised

What Our Client Is Looking For:

• Excellent telephone manner and confident communication skills


• Good basic knowledge of UK geography


• Comfortable using computers and learning new systems


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn


• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment


• A genuine interest in developing a career within transport and logistics

Previous transport experience would be useful, but we’re equally interested in candidates with the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum


• Working hours: 6:30am – 3:30pm


• Opportunity to learn from experienced transport planners


• Hands‑on experience in pallet network operations


• A varied role with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills


• A great starting point for a long‑term career in transport planning

If you’re looking for an opportunity to get into transport planning, or you’re already working in logistics and ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.