Senior Transport Planner – Fleet & Route Optimisation

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Full Uniform and PPE provided

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Employee discounts across brands

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics Limited is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy transport operation in Norwich. You will plan daily collections and deliveries, allocate drivers and vehicles, and optimise routes to deliver reliable service.

We offer a permanent, full-time position with shifts, competitive salary dependent on experience, life assurance, pension, PPE, free onsite parking, and staff benefits including loyalty awards and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner or similar logistics planning role.
• Knowledge of UK road transport legislation: Driver Hours, Tachograph Rules, Highway Code and Road Transport Regulations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritise under pressure; proactive and customer-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily collection and delivery schedules using the most efficient and cost-effective methods.
• Maximise fleet utilisation by allocating drivers, vehicles and trailers effectively while meeting customer requirements.
• Use Transport Management Systems (TMS), customer portals and internal IT systems to manage transport operations efficiently.
• Liaise with the Workshop to ensure vehicle and trailer availability and maintenance scheduling is integrated.
• Communicate daily transport plans clearly to drivers and the transport team for timely execution.
• Manage staffing levels, including agency drivers where required, to meet customer commitments.
• Build strong relationships with customers, communicating schedules, delays and updates proactively.
• Plan and coordinate next-day operations, process customer bookings and provide transport quotations when needed.
• Support colleagues through cross-training and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Job description

Kinaxia Logistics Limited is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy transport operation in Norwich. You will plan daily collections and deliveries, allocate drivers and vehicles, and optimise routes to deliver reliable service.

We offer a permanent, full-time position with shifts, competitive salary dependent on experience, life assurance, pension, PPE, free onsite parking, and staff benefits including loyalty awards and employee discounts.