Night Transport Planner

2Excel Logistics Limited; Bowburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

2Excel Logistics Limited is looking for a Night Transport Planner to oversee night-time transport operations from our Bowburn site. The role involves scheduling routes, assigning loads to drivers, and ensuring deliveries align with customer requirements.

Based in Bowburn, this full-time, on-site position requires strong IT skills, proficiency with transport management systems, and an ability to communicate clearly with drivers and depot teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics coordination.
• Strong IT and systems skills, including confident use of transport management systems, route planning tools, and MS Office (Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with drivers, depot staff, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule vehicle routes and allocate loads to drivers.
• Ensure on-time collections and deliveries meeting customer requirements.
• Monitor live operations and respond to delays or issues.
• Update systems and stakeholders with accurate information.
• Collaborate with drivers, depot teams, and customer service to maximise fleet efficiency.
• Maintain safety standards and meet service level agreements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Logistics qualification

Tools

Transport Management System

Route planning tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

2Excel Logistics Limited provides nationwide and European logistics and road haulage services, supporting a wide range of commercial customers. Established in 2009, the company has grown to 10 operational depots across the UK, including locations such as Letchworth Garden City, Wilstead, Leighton Buzzard, Burntwood, Peterborough, and Sunderland. 2Excel Logistics focuses on competitive rates, excellent customer service, and tailored transport solutions. Dedicated account handlers bring over 200 years of combined transport experience, contributing to consistent year-on-year growth. Applicants can expect to join a stable, expanding logistics business with a strong reputation in the industry.

Role Description

The Night Transport Planner is a full-time, on-site role based in Bowburn, responsible for planning and coordinating night-time transport operations. Day-to-day tasks include scheduling vehicle routes, allocating loads to drivers, and ensuring timely collections and deliveries in line with customer requirements. The role involves monitoring live operations, responding to delays or issues, and updating systems and stakeholders with accurate information. The Night Transport Planner will collaborate with drivers, depot teams, and customer service colleagues to maximize fleet efficiency, maintain safety standards, and meet service level agreements. The role also includes maintaining accurate transport documentation, using planning software, and contributing to continuous improvement in night operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics coordination, ideally within road haulage or a similar environment.
• Strong IT and systems skills, including confident use of transport management systems, route planning tools, and MS Office (especially "Excel").
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with drivers, depot staff, and customers.
• Solid organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and the capacity to make decisions under time pressure.
• Knowledge of UK and European road transport regulations, driver hours, and compliance requirements is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work night shifts reliably, maintain focus, and manage workload independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced logistics operation and familiarity with KPI targets and performance reporting is an advantage.
• Relevant qualifications in logistics, transport management, or a related field are desirable but not essential; equivalent practical experience will be considered.