Liquids Transport Planner — Real-Time Logistics Expert

Royal Den Hartogh Logistics; Immingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days holiday

Cycle-to-work

Electric Car scheme

Benefit Hub access

Job summary

Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is seeking a motivated Transport Planner for our Immingham Liquids Team. You will coordinate daily transport operations, manage drivers and vehicles, and optimise routes to meet service levels while controlling costs.

You will liaise with drivers, colleagues, and external partners to ensure compliant, safe, and timely deliveries, using our Transport Management System and MS Office tools. A CPC qualification and knowledge of UK transport rules are preferred.

Qualifications

• CPC qualification (or willingness to obtain) with good understanding of commercial vehicle operation and safety.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience in transport coordination or administration, including planning and route optimisation.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to act quickly in response to operational issues.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills with drivers, management and customers.
• Confident IT user and ability to learn Transport Management and compliance systems.
• Exposure to audits or safety inspections would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and oversee daily transport operations, including trailers, drivers and intermodal movements.
• Monitor operations in real time and proactively resolve issues to maintain service continuity.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and internal stakeholders on trip details.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation including ADR, WTD and driver hours.
• Manage operational costs and assets by tracking exceptions and repositioning equipment.
• Maintain accurate planning data within the TMS and use dashboards to drive KPI performance.

Skills

CPC qualification

UK transport legislation

Transport coordination

Problem solving

Effective communication

Independent work

Route optimisation

Tools

TMS

MS Office

Job description

Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is seeking a motivated Transport Planner for our Immingham Liquids Team. You will coordinate daily transport operations, manage drivers and vehicles, and optimise routes to meet service levels while controlling costs.

You will liaise with drivers, colleagues, and external partners to ensure compliant, safe, and timely deliveries, using our Transport Management System and MS Office tools. A CPC qualification and knowledge of UK transport rules are preferred.