Senior Transport Planner: Route Optimisation & Logistics

Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd in St Helens, UK, is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our busy logistics team in the construction materials sector. You will coordinate and optimise transport operations, ensuring efficient delivery of materials and high service levels for customers.

The ideal candidate has proven transport planning experience, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of UK transport legislation and compliance, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics or transport management.
• Background in construction or materials sector desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise delivery routes to maximise efficiency and meet customer demands.
• Coordinate daily transport operations, including fleet scheduling and dispatch.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Monitor transport performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support strategic planning to enhance logistics operations.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics

Transport management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

UK transport legislation

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd in St Helens, UK, is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our busy logistics team in the construction materials sector. You will coordinate and optimise transport operations, ensuring efficient delivery of materials and high service levels for customers.

The ideal candidate has proven transport planning experience, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of UK transport legislation and compliance, with excellent communication and