Traffic Planner

Cast UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics services provider in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Traffic Planner to join a dynamic transport operations team. The role involves planning efficient vehicle movements and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of logistics experience and strong decision-making skills. This position offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum and the opportunity for career development within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in logistics, ideally in fleet or transport planning systems.
• Solid understanding of relevant transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using transport management systems.
• Ensure compliance with UK / EU regulations including driver hours and tachograph rules.
• Allocate jobs to drivers based on vehicle suitability and route requirements.

Skills

Strong decision-making skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Fluent English communication skills

Job description

Traffic Planner (Full-Time)

Location: Derby

Hours: 10am-7pm Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Traffic Planner to join a fast‑paced transport operations team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the day‑to‑day planning of vehicle movements, ensuring routes are efficient, compliant, and delivered to a high standard. You'll work independently to keep operations running smoothly, maximising fleet availability, reducing cost, and supporting strong service performance.

What You’ll Do

• Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using transport management systems (TMS) for both LTL and FTL movements
• Use strong knowledge of UK road networks, traffic patterns, and regional route constraints
• Ensure compliance with UK / EU regulations including driver hours, breaks, and tachograph rules
• Allocate jobs to drivers based on vehicle suitability, availability, and route requirements
• Log issues such as delays, breakdowns, and customer concerns as they arise
• Brief drivers on routes, hours, and delivery requirements, supporting them in real time
• Adjust plans quickly in response to delays, closures, weather, or staffing changes
• Liaise with subcontractors, agencies, and external partners to maintain service levels
• Produce reports on fleet availability, driver schedules, and planned maintenance

What You’ll Bring

• Strong decision‑making skills and commercial awareness in time‑sensitive environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence communicating across the organisation
• Solid understanding of relevant transport legislation, including tachograph and Working Time Directive requirements
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast‑changing operational setting
• Fluent English communication skills

Preferred Experience

• 3‑5 years’ experience in logistics, ideally with a background in fleet or transport planning systems

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop within a growing, dynamic logistics function. Responsibilities may expand over time as the business evolves and as you progress in your career.