Transport Planner

Zoom Recruitment; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoom Recruitment in Aylesford is seeking a Transport Planner to assist the transport team with daily planning, driver support and coordination. Training will be provided; prior transport/logistics exposure is preferred.

The role includes planning routes, handling bookings, and ensuring smooth communications across drivers and customers. The position offers an ongoing temporary-to-permanent opportunity with a typical pay rate of £13.50–£14.00 per hour, and hours from 11:00am to 5:00pm, with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics or similar environment.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly in a busy transport environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Confident communication with drivers, customers and suppliers.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate vehicle routes using Optrak.
• Manage bookings and transport information in Epicor.
• Answer calls and respond to emails.
• Coordinate transport bookings with internal teams.
• Arrange external haulage when required.
• Conduct driver debriefs and daily briefings.
• Perform tachograph analysis and monitor driver compliance.
• Review transport invoices and ensure vehicle maintenance schedules are followed.
• Support day-to-day transport department operations.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and suppliers as needed.
• Handle admin and transport duties; may drive a 3.5-tonne van occasionally.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Driver coordination

Computer literacy

Tools

Optrak

Epicor

Job description

Transport Planner required for a busy logistics company in Aylesford. Great opporunity for someone to progress, long term ongoing role.

Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour, weekly pay

Hours: 11:00am-5:00pm

Flexibility: Occasional flexibility until 6:00pm during busy periods

Contract: Ongoing / Temporary-to-Permanent opportunity

We are currently looking for a Transport Planner to join a transport team in Aylesford.

Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, you will assist with the day-to-day running of the transport department, helping to ensure deliveries are planned efficiently and drivers are fully supported.

This is a varied role involving transport planning, administration, driver communication and general coordination. Previous experience within transport or logistics is preferred, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Using Optrak routing software to plan and coordinate vehicle routes
• Managing bookings and transport information using Epicor
• Answering incoming calls and responding to emails
• Taking and coordinating transport bookings
• Booking external haulage when required
• Conducting driver debriefs and assisting with daily driver briefings
• Carrying out tachograph analysis and monitoring driver compliance
• Reviewing and checking transport-related invoices
• Ensuring vehicle maintenance schedules are adhered to
• Assisting with the general day-to-day running of the transport department
• Communicating effectively with drivers, customers, suppliers and internal teams
• Completing associated administrative and transport duties as required
• Occasional driving of a 3.5-tonne van may be required

The ideal candidate for the transport planner role will have:

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics or a similar environment (preferred but not essential)
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy transport environment
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• A confident approach to communicating with drivers, customers and suppliers
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• A flexible and practical approach to supporting the wider transport team

Full training will be provided, including training on the relevant systems and processes.

Working Hours & Pay

• 11:00am-5:00pm
• Flexibility to stay until 6:00pm during busy periods, particularly to complete driver briefings
• £13.50-£14.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Paid weekly
• Ongoing role

If you're organised, reliable and looking to build your experience within transport and logistics, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Immediate starts avaliable