Transport and Warehouse Planner

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Transport & Warehouse Planner based in Redditch to ensure efficient and compliant transport and warehouse operations. The role involves optimising HGV routes, managing fleet oversight, and acting as a key link between drivers and customers. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' experience in planning, strong knowledge of transport compliance, and hands-on skills with WMS and TMS systems. This is a fully office-based position with a competitive salary of up to £35,000.

Benefits

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 more holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in transport and/or warehouse planning.
• Strong working knowledge of drivers' hours and cost control.
• Hands-on experience with WMS and TMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Optimise HGV routes and manage fleet oversight.
• Act as key link between drivers, customers, and warehouse teams.
• Maintain accurate capacity data and produce insightful reports.

Skills

Transport compliance

HGV route planning

Fleet management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

Transport & Warehouse Planner

Location: Redditch (Office-based)

Warehousing, Logistics and 3PL

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

You’ll take ownership of both transport planning and warehouse capacity, including:

• 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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