Traffic Planner in Derby)

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

Job summary

A leading logistics consultancy in the East Midlands seeks an experienced Traffic Planner to optimize vehicle movements and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience in logistics, strong decision-making skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 annually in a dynamic transport operations team.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years' experience in logistics, ideally with fleet or transport planning.
• Solid understanding of transport legislation and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan efficient routes and driver schedules.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.
• Adjust plans in response to changes.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Commercial awareness

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Fluent English communication

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.

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com