Strategic Transport Planner - Optimize Routes & Compliance

Whistl UK Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company Pension

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Critical Illness cover

Employee portal access

Career development opportunities

Assistance programme

Job summary

Whistl UK Ltd in Bolton is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to optimise daily collections and deliveries across our UK network. You will work with drivers, depots and customers, ensuring routes are cost-efficient, compliant with drivers' hours regulations, and aligned with service levels.

The role requires strong organisational skills, Excel proficiency, and a full UK driving licence, with weekend shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics planning role.
• Knowledge of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Experience with transport planning or fleet management software.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily collections and deliveries across the network.
• Ensure routes are scheduled efficiently and meet customer requirements.
• Monitor transport activities and respond to operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate transport records and system data.
• Liaise with drivers, depots, customers and service providers.
• Produce reports and support performance monitoring.
• Ensure planning activities comply with drivers' hours regulations and transport legislation.

Skills

Transport planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Fleet management systems

Tracking software

Job description

Whistl UK Ltd in Bolton is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to optimise daily collections and deliveries across our UK network. You will work with drivers, depots and customers, ensuring routes are cost-efficient, compliant with drivers' hours regulations, and aligned with service levels.

The role requires strong organisational skills, Excel proficiency, and a full UK driving licence, with weekend shifts possible.