Transport Planner

Chase and Holland Recruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted recruitment agency in Chesterfield is seeking a Transport Planner on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and optimising transport routes, coordinating drivers and vehicles, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience in transport planning, strong organisational skills, and be confident in using logistics software. This role includes benefits such as annual leave and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

23 days' annual leave plus BH

Free onsite parking

Annual bonus (company profit related)

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, logistics, or operations (essential/desirable).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using transport planning or logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and optimise daily transport routes.
• Coordinate drivers, vehicles and delivery schedules.
• Monitor live operations and respond to delays or issues.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in logistics software

Teamwork skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Transport Planner - Chesterfield - Temporary

Chase & Holland are excited to be working with a long standing and trusted manufacturing organisation who are currently looking to recruit Transport Planner to join their friendly team on an ongoing temporary basis. This is a service led organisation who strives to put the customer at the centre of everything they do.

In Return You'll Receive:

• 23 days' annual leave plus BH
• Free onsite parking
• Annual bonus (company profit related)
• Healthcare plan
• Pension scheme

Responsibilities of the Transport Planner:

• Plan, schedule and optimise daily transport routes
• Coordinate drivers, vehicles and delivery schedules
• Monitor live operations and respond to delays or issues
• Maintain accurate records and system updatesCommunicate clearly with internal teams, customers, and external partners
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements

Required experience:

• Experience in transport planning, logistics, or operations (essential/desirable)
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Confident using transport planning or logistics software
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible, reliable, and quick to learn

If you are interested in finding out or discussing this exciting Transport Planner opportunity, click 'Apply' now.

Chase and Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Finance, Supply Chain, HR and IT recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire marketplaces.