Logistics Planner

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly organised Logistics Planner in Hull. The role involves transport planning, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and coordination between teams. Candidates must have experience in logistics and be proficient in transport management systems and MS Office applications. This position offers a salary of £32,000 per annum, alongside benefits such as a pension and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport planning or logistics coordination role.
• Strong knowledge of DVSA regulations, O-Licence requirements, and driver hours legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate vehicles and drivers to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Ensure full compliance with DVSA and O-Licence undertakings.
• Allocate and brief drivers daily on delivery details and compliance expectations.
• Generate regular reports on transport performance.

Skills

Transport management systems

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Job description

Logistics Planner - 32,000 per annum

Hull Full Time Monday to Friday (with flexibility required)
32,000 per year + Pension + 25 Days Holiday

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Logistics Planner to join our Client's operations team. Sitting at the very heart of their logistics function, this role is crucial in ensuring the smooth coordination between transport planning, the warehouse, and sales administration.

You'll be responsible not only for planning and optimising daily transport activities, but also for maintaining full legal compliance with DVSA and O-Licence requirements. You'll act as the key operational link between multiple departments to ensure goods are ordered, picked, and dispatched efficiently and on time.

This is a fast-paced role, requiring a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to change.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning & Coordination

• Plan and allocate vehicles and drivers to meet customer delivery schedules.

• Optimise routes for cost efficiency, fuel usage, and time.

• Coordinate with the warehouse, customer service, and sales teams to align delivery and picking schedules.

• Monitor daily operations and react quickly to delays, route changes, or customer issues.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with DVSA and O-Licence undertakings.

• Monitor and manage drivers' working hours in line with EU Drivers' Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive.

• Oversee regular vehicle checks, defect reporting, and maintenance scheduling (including MOTs).

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate compliance records (tachograph data, CPC training, inspections).

• Support preparations for audits and inspections in collaboration with the Transport Manager.

Driver & Vehicle Management

• Allocate and brief drivers daily, ensuring clarity on delivery details and compliance expectations.

• Act as the first point of contact for drivers regarding issues or operational changes.

• Maintain driver files including licences, training records, and qualifications.

• Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, insured, and fully compliant with tax and legal obligations.

Administration & Reporting

• Generate regular reports on transport performance, including:

  • On-time delivery

  • Fuel usage

  • Compliance metrics

• Maintain comprehensive and audit-ready transport documentation.

• Support investigations following incidents, accidents, or compliance breaches.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC qualification (or willingness to work towards it).

Experience

• Previous experience in a transport planning or logistics coordination role.

• Strong knowledge of DVSA regulations, O-Licence requirements, and driver hours legislation.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Proficient in transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel).

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to operational challenges.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

If you are interested in this role please send your cv to (url removed)