Transport and Warehouse Planner

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Transport & Warehouse Planner in Redditch. The role involves optimizing transport routes, managing fleet availability, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in logistics, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with WMS and TMS systems. This full-time office-based position offers a salary of up to £35,000 and 25 days of holidays plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holidays

Option to buy up to 5 more holidays

Office-based position

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in transport and/or warehouse planning.
• Proven experience in logistics operations.
• Hands-on experience with WMS and TMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Optimize HGV routes for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Monitor vehicle availability and compliance.
• Coordinate between drivers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Manage delivery queries and communicate effectively.

Skills

HGV route planning

Fleet management

Transport compliance

Excellent organizational skills

Time management skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

WMS systems

TMS systems

Job description

Transport & Warehouse Planner

Location: Redditch (Office-based)

Hours: 42.5 hours per week Monday-Friday, 09:00-18:00

Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 more)

The Opportunity

Are you a highly organised, solutions-driven planner who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment? We're looking for a Transport & Warehouse Planner to play a pivotal role in keeping our transport and warehouse operations running efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively.

This is a hands-on, office-based role where no two days are the same. You'll be at the heart of operations - planning routes, managing capacity, solving problems in real time, and continuously improving how we work.

What You'll Be Doing

Smart Route Planning:

Optimising HGV routes to maximise efficiency, reduce fuel costs, and meet delivery schedules

Fleet Oversight:

Monitoring vehicle availability, maintenance schedules, and legal compliance

Operational Coordination:

Acting as the key link between drivers, customers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders

Compliance & Safety:

Supporting full compliance with drivers' hours, vehicle standards, health & safety, and transport legislation

Problem Solving:

Reacting quickly to delays, breakdowns, and changing priorities - and pro-actively planning ahead to avoid capacity issues

Customer Focus:

Managing delivery queries and keeping customers informed with clear, timely communication

Cost Control:

Tracking fuel usage, transport spend, and fleet costs to identify efficiencies

Continuous Improvement:

Monitoring KPIs (storage, throughput, efficiency, cost per pallet) and recommending smarter processes and technology enhancements

Warehouse Planning:

Optimising space, storage layouts, slotting strategies, and utilisation levels

Data & Reporting:

Maintaining accurate capacity data and producing insightful reports using WMS and TMS systems

Collaboration:

Working closely with operations, procurement, transport, and project teams - including supporting new warehouse set-ups or expansions

What We're Looking For

Minimum 2 years' experience in transport and/or warehouse planning

Proven experience with HGV route planning, fleet management, or logistics operations

Strong working knowledge of transport compliance, drivers' hours, and cost control

Hands‑on experience using WMS and TMS systems

Excellent organisational and time‑management skills

Confident communicator - both written and verbal

A proactive, can‑do attitude with pride in delivering a job well done

A strong team player who values collaboration

Working Pattern

Monday-Friday, 09:00-18:00 (30-minute break)

Some weekend working may be required during peak periods or emergencies

Please note: this role is fully office-based and hybrid working is not available.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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