Transport Planner

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Dartford is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team. The successful candidate will manage daily transport schedules, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders. Offering a salary up to GBP35,000 DOE and a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, this position provides long-term career opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company benefits

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Planner, Logistics Planner, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance, driver hours, and Working Time Directive.
• Confident communicator with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain efficient daily transport plans to meet customer KPIs.
• Allocate drivers, manage rotas, and arrange agency cover where required.
• Monitor live operations, resolving issues such as breakdowns or delays.

Skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Transport Planner Dartford

Shift: 4 on / 4 off 8am 8pm

Salary: Up to GBP35,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next career move? We're working with a leading logistics business who are seeking a motivated planner to join their busy operations team based in Dartford.

Overview

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing daily collection and delivery schedules, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and first-class customer service. Working on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (8am 8pm), you’ll play a key part in maximising vehicle utilisation, reducing empty miles, and keeping operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain efficient daily transport plans to meet customer KPIs.
• Allocate drivers, manage rotas, and arrange agency cover where required.
• Communicate clearly with drivers, subcontractors, and customers.
• Monitor live operations, resolving issues such as breakdowns or delays.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, Working Time Directive, and driver hours.
• Keep accurate records and data entry in transport systems.
• Develop strong working relationships with drivers, customers, and internal teams.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in a Transport Planner, Logistics Planner, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance, driver hours, and Working Time Directive.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work under pressure.
• IT-literate with experience using transport management systems.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to GBP35,000 DOE + company benefits.
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern 12-hour shifts (8am 8pm).
• Long-term career opportunity within a well-established logistics business.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities.

This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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