Strategic Transport Planner – Logistics & Driver Hours

Culina Group; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Planner to optimise resource deployment and ensure compliance with Working Time Directive and EU driver regulations. The role operates Monday to Friday, 7:00–17:00, with duties spanning driver coordination, scheduling, and KPI-focused performance.

Based in Telford/Warrington area, the role involves liaising with customer services and operations to meet delivery targets and improve utilisation and profitability while maintaining clear

Responsibilities

• Plan resource deployment to meet workload and legal obligations (WTD and EU Drivers Legislation).
• Input trailer numbers, fleet numbers and drivers' names against work as soon as possible.
• Record arrival and departure times in Truckcom system against deliveries.
• Monitor time lapse and parking reports to reduce unproductive time and waits.
• Check resource availability for upcoming shifts versus workloads.
• Confirm driver start times for the next day before 16:00.
• Monitor and report WTD issues to Operations.
• Ensure bookings and handovers with drivers to keep operations smooth.
• Maintain clear daily communication between day and night shifts.
• Manage driver hours in relation to customer requirements and volume demand.

Job description

Culina Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Planner to optimise resource deployment and ensure compliance with Working Time Directive and EU driver regulations. The role operates Monday to Friday, 7:00–17:00, with duties spanning driver coordination, scheduling, and KPI-focused performance.

Based in Telford/Warrington area, the role involves liaising with customer services and operations to meet delivery targets and improve utilisation and profitability while maintaining clear