Strategic Transport Planner: Route & Load Optimisation

Manpower (United Kingdom); Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting a Transport Planner in Peterborough to join a busy transport operation. You will plan and optimise driver schedules, coordinate with hauliers, and ensure KPIs and cost targets are met.

This role requires experience in transport planning, knowledge of transport legislation and the Working Time Directive, routing/scheduling systems, and strong IT and communication skills. A rotating shift pattern from 6am to 6pm is required.

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and the Working Time Directive.
• Experience using routing and scheduling systems.
• Strong IT, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts between 6am and 6pm.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise driver schedules and vehicle loads.
• Arrange third-party haulier support through the spot market when required.
• Ensure daily delivery targets and cost-per-load KPIs are achieved.
• Resolve transport, customer, and driver-related issues quickly and effectively.
• Minimise empty running and improve operational efficiency.
• Analyse reports and planning data to identify improvements.
• Maintain regular communication with customers, drivers, sales teams, and transport coordinators.
• Provide updates on deliveries, delays, and service issues.

Skills

Transport planning

Regulatory knowledge

Routing and scheduling systems

IT and communication

Shifts 6am-6pm

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

Routing software systems

Job description

Manpower is recruiting a Transport Planner in Peterborough to join a busy transport operation. You will plan and optimise driver schedules, coordinate with hauliers, and ensure KPIs and cost targets are met.

This role requires experience in transport planning, knowledge of transport legislation and the Working Time Directive, routing/scheduling systems, and strong IT and communication skills. A rotating shift pattern from 6am to 6pm is required.