Night Transport Planner

TipTopJob; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Kirkby, near Liverpool, is seeking a Night Transport Planner to join a busy transport and logistics operation. You will support overnight planning, liaise with drivers and customers, and ensure deliveries run safely and on time.

The role requires experience in transport planning or logistics, solid IT skills with Excel/Word, and the ability to work under pressure during night shifts. This on-site position offers GBP 35,000 per annum and permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics required.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to work night shifts and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Planning team to achieve daily targets.
• Coordinate with drivers and customers to resolve issues.
• Monitor vehicle movements and make real-time decisions to resolve delays.
• Analyse data to identify trends and improvements.
• Maintain records and generate reports using TMS and MS Office.
• Promote honesty, transparency and teamwork across the operation.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics operations

Communication skills

Tools

TOPS

VBS platforms

Excel

Word

Job description

Location

Kirkby, Liverpool. L33

Salary

A GBP 35,000 per annum

Job Type

Full:time, Permanent

Working Hours

• Night Shift: 9:00pm : 7:00am

The Role

Our client, a well:established transport and logistics business based in Kirkby (L33), is seeking a Night Transport Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with transport planning or logistics experience to join a busy, fast:paced operation.

Working as part of the transport team, you will support the planning function to ensure the efficient overnight operation of the fleet. Youll liaise with drivers and customers, respond to operational issues as they arise, and help ensure deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Planning team to achieve daily delivery and operational targets.
• Assist with transport planning and driver communications.
• Monitor vehicle movements and make real:time operational decisions to resolve delays and disruptions.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and drivers, delivering a high level of customer service.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports using transport management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Use systems including TOPS, VBS platforms, Excel and Word.
• Work in line with the companys values, promoting honesty, transparency and teamwork across the operation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within a transport planning, transport operations or logistics environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills with experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workloads.
• Customer:focused with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using TOPS (container transport system).
• Experience using various Vehicle Booking Systems (VBS).
• Previous experience within container haulage or a container transport environment.

Closing Date

10.08.2026