Trainee Planner

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Riddings; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Team socials

Additional holidays

Volunteer days

Health benefits (Health Shield)

Friendly culture

Job summary

Bow Distribution is looking for a Trainee Planner to join our busy distribution team in Riddings, UK. This on-site, full-time role offers a solid entry into logistics planning with a starting salary of £27,040 and regular reviews.

You'll learn transport planning basics, support daily operations, and work with drivers, customers and partners to keep deliveries on time. We value motivation, organisation and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; right attitude matters.
• Willingness to learn transport planning basics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of transport planning: routes, vehicle allocation, scheduling.
• Support day-to-day operations to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and partners to resolve issues quickly.
• Use planning software and systems to optimise costs and performance.
• Help monitor fleet performance, driver hours and compliance.
• Build strong relationships across teams and with customers.
• Take on planning responsibilities within initial months.

Skills

Enthusiastic, motivated, eager tolearn

Organised with attention to detail

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Clear communicator

Team player

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Flexible and dependable

Knowledge of UK geography / transport

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location: On site / Riddings, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Supply Chain | Logistics
AnnualFixed salary:£ 27040.00

Trainee Planner

Location: Bow Distribution, Amber Business Centre, Charity Road, Riddings, Alfreton, DE55 4BU

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Ready to launch your career in logistics planning?

Join a busy and supportive distribution team where you'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys problem-solving, thrives on organisation, and wants to develop a long-term career in transport and logistics.

At Bow Distribution, we'll give you the tools, experience, and support to grow into a skilled Transport Planner. You'll work closely with our operations, planning, and customer service teams to make sure everything runs smoothly- from routing vehicles to meeting customer expectations.

This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and ideal for someone who's flexible, curious, and ready to learn how transport really works.

What you'll be doing

• Learn all aspects of transport planning- routes, vehicle allocation, and scheduling
• Support day-to-day operations to ensure deliveries are on time and efficient
• Communicate with drivers, customers, and partners to solve problems quickly
• Use planning software and systems to optimise costs and performance
• Help monitor fleet performance, driver hours, and compliance
• Build strong relationships across teams and with customers
• Spot opportunities to improve how we work
• Take on your own planning responsibilities within your first few months

What we're looking for

We're not expecting experience, we're looking for the right attitude. Someone who's:

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn
• Organised with great attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft 365 and general IT systems
• A clear communicator and team player
• Commercially aware and good at problem solving
• Flexible, reliable, and ready to take ownership
• Understand UK geography or the transport industry

Why Join us at Bow Distribution?

• £27,040 starting salary with annual reviews
• Healthcare benefits - including GP on Tap & Health Shield Cash Plan
• Team socials - summer events, Christmas parties, and more
• Extra perks as you grow - increasing holidays and health benefits
• Charity & volunteering days - we're proud supporters of Operation Orphan
• Friendly culture - no corporate red tape, just teamwork, growth, and the occasional pizza Friday

Our Benefits Package

• 20 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays
• One paid volunteer day per year after 1 years' service
• Health Shield cashback plan - up to £1,000 per year towards everyday health and wellbeing costs
• Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling support
• Employee discount hub with savings on high-street retailers, gyms, and leisure
• Cycle to Work scheme

Bow Distribution is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this vacancy may close early. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. However, if you would like feedback on your application, feel free to reach out to us directly.