Transport Planner

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Bunwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical and dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform discounts

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Transport Planner to join our team. The role focuses on route planning, cost efficiency, and building strong relationships with customers and drivers to ensure excellent service.

The position is based in the Bunwell/Snetterton area with standard Mon-Fri hours and some flexibility. You will work with a small team to drive efficiency, manage subcontractor costs, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering reliable transport operations and timely updates to

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Transport Planner or similar operational role, performing route planning with strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Knowledge of WTD regulations is essential
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and experience of using a transport planning tool

Responsibilities

• Provide final route plans to the warehouse operation within the agreed timescale to allow for picking in a timely manner
• Ensure that the legislation regarding EU Drivers hours regulations is being followed
• Deal with customer issues and monitor drivers' daily progress, updating the customer as required
• Ensure that the sub-contractor costs are in line with our agreed rates, ensuring the maximum benefit is being secured and that any subcontractor financial queries are resolved in a timely manner

Skills

UK geography

Communication

Microsoft Office

Transport planning

Tools

Transport planning software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Planner

Date: 2026-09-25T14:00:00

Location: Bunwell, Norfolk, GB, NR16 1

Application Deadline: 2026-10-25T00:54:19.143

Job Description

Company description: GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

About the Role

Are you a Transport Planner with hands-on experience, looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on using data and planning tools to drive efficiency and make a real impact? If you're ready to join a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and supports your growth—keep reading!

We're looking for a Transport Planner to join our team in Snetterton. Working within a small team, you will be driving efficiency and reducing cost while delivering excellent service to our customer. You'll be responsible for route planning, along with developing & managing real relationships with customers and drivers. You'll ensure that our transport department always runs in an efficient and effective manner.

You will work on a Monday - Friday basis, between 8 am to 5 pm; however, some flexibility is required.

Pay, Benefits, and More

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £33,990.00 and 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes:

• A company sponsored pension scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• A 24/7 online GP service
• Life assurance
• A fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to the MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme, and much more

What You'll Do on a Typical Day

• Provide final route plans to the warehouse operation within the agreed timescale to allow for picking in a timely manner
• Ensure that the legislation regarding EU Drivers hours regulations is being followed
• Deal with customer issues and monitor drivers' daily progress, updating the customer as required
• Ensure that the sub-contractor costs are in line with our agreed rates, ensuring the maximum benefit is being secured and that any subcontractor financial queries are resolved in a timely manner

Requirements

• Experience of working as a Transport Planner or similar operational role, performing route planning with strong geographical knowledge of the UK
• Knowledge of WTD regulations is essential
• Proficient use of Microsoft and experience of using a transport planning tool
• Strong communicator both written and verbal with attention to detail

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