Transport Planner

White Recruitment; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Company pension

On-site parking

Training programme

Growth opportunities

Immediate start

Job summary

White Recruitment in Bognor Regis is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate a busy fleet across the Southern region, ensuring vehicles, drivers and customers stay on track and compliant with transport rules.

You will plan routes, allocate work, coordinate drivers, liaise with customers, monitor hours, and work with the Transport Manager on vehicle maintenance and safety. The role offers training and growth opportunities, with an immediate start possible.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in transport planning, fleet coordination or a similar role.
• Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and transport compliance.
• Experience working with or coordinating a vehicle fleet.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily routes and allocate work across the fleet.
• Coordinate drivers and deal with issues throughout the day.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Monitor drivers’ hours and ensure compliance with transport legislation.
• Record and monitor vehicle performance and safety information.
• Manage accident and incident reporting.
• Work with Transport Manager on vehicle maintenance and driver availability.
• Help maintain a safe, efficient and compliant transport operation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

UK geography knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Transport Planner (483637) Bognor Regis, England

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP35000 per annum

Transport Planner - Waste Management
Location: Bognor Regis
Salary: Up to £38,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday, plus 1 in 4 Saturday mornings

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next opportunity within the waste, recycling, aggregates or haulage sector?

We’re working with an established business that is looking to add a Transport Planner to its operations team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be responsible for keeping a busy fleet running efficiently while maintaining high standards of customer service, safety and compliance.

• 28 days holiday
• Company pension
• On‑site parking
• Excellent and ongoing training programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company
• Immediate start possible

The Role:

You’ll work closely with the transport and operations teams to coordinate a varied fleet across the Southern region, ensuring vehicles, drivers and customers are kept on track throughout the day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning daily routes and allocating work across the fleet
• Coordinating drivers and dealing with any issues throughout the day
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure smooth service delivery
• Monitoring drivers’ hours and ensuring compliance with transport legislation
• Recording and monitoring vehicle performance and safety information
• Managing accident and incident reporting
• Working closely with the Transport Manager regarding vehicle maintenance and driver availability
• Helping to maintain a safe, efficient and compliant transport operation

About You:

We’re looking for someone who understands the demands of a busy transport environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities.

• Must have previous experience in transport planning, fleet coordination or a similar role
• Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and transport compliance
• Experience working with or coordinating a vehicle fleet
• A background in waste, recycling, construction, aggregates or bulk haulage
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• A good understanding of local geography
• A full UK driving licence

Experience working with tippers, grab vehicles, roll‑on/roll‑off vehicles, skip loaders or artic operations would be advantageous.

If you’re an experienced Transport Planner who enjoys a fast‑paced environment and wants to play a key role in keeping a busy fleet moving.