Senior Transport Planner

Pin Point Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Professional working environment

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment in Croydon is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to coordinate daily transport operations, allocate routes and workloads, and manage driver schedules within a busy logistics operation.

The role requires previous transport planning experience, strong knowledge of drivers' hours, and the ability to operate under pressure while maintaining high standards of compliance and communication. Monday–Friday, full-time permanent position in Croydon.

Qualifications

• Previous Transport Planner experience essential.
• Strong geographical knowledge.
• Good understanding of transport compliance and Drivers' Hours rules.
• Experience using transport planning systems.
• Ability to work well under pressure within a busy transport office.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Professional and solution‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating daily transport operations.
• Allocating routes and workloads efficiently.
• Managing driver schedules and vehicle availability.
• Communicating with drivers, customers and operational teams throughout the day.
• Supporting compliance with Drivers' Hours and transport legislation.
• Managing operational issues calmly and professionally.
• Liaising with workshop teams regarding defects and maintenance scheduling.
• Maintaining accurate transport records and operational systems.
• Supporting improvements across operational processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Geographical knowledge

Drivers' Hours rules knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Solution-focused

Tools

Transport planning systems

Job description

Senior Transport Planner

Croydon Area - £35,000+ per annum | Monday to Friday | Permanent Role

Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and professionally managed logistics operation based in the Croydon area.

This is a key position within the transport team and would suit somebody with strong planning experience who is confident managing a fast‑paced operation while maintaining high standards across compliance, communication and organisation.

This is not an entry‑level role. Previous transport planning experience is essential and the business is looking for somebody capable of bringing structure, reliability and strong operational awareness into the team.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 07:00 - 17:00
• Full‑time permanent position

The Role

• Planning and coordinating daily transport operations
• Allocating routes and workloads efficiently
• Managing driver schedules and vehicle availability
• Communicating with drivers, customers and operational teams throughout the day
• Supporting compliance with Drivers' Hours and transport legislation
• Managing operational issues calmly and professionally
• Liaising with workshop teams regarding defects and maintenance scheduling
• Maintaining accurate transport records and operational systems
• Supporting improvements across operational processes and efficiencies

Requirements

The business is specifically looking for somebody experienced, dependable and capable of operating confidently within a demanding transport environment.

• Previous Transport Planner experience essential
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Good understanding of transport compliance and Drivers' Hours rules
• Experience using transport planning systems
• Ability to work well under pressure within a busy transport office
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Professional and solution‑focused approach

What's On Offer

• Salary from £35,000+ depending on experience
• Salary flexible for the right candidate
• Stable Monday to Friday role
• Long‑term opportunity within a growing operation
• Supportive and professional working environment