Transport Planner

A&S Recruitment; Coalville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic logistics company seeks a Transport Planner based in Coalville. The role involves planning transport routes and securing backhaul loads to maximize trip profitability. Candidates should possess strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and experience with planning tools like Qargo.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme (Business performance)

Company Pension

On site parking

Free Gym membership

Company events

Birthday (day off)

20 days + BHols

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport or logistics planning.
• Ability to forward plan and adapt quickly to operational changes.
• Solid understanding of UK road networks and transport regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily transport routes across the UK.
• Identify and secure backhaul opportunities to increase revenue.
• Use planning tools to manage and adjust schedules in real-time.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Teamwork

Communication

Transport planning

Tools

Qargo

Job description

Transport Planner Coalville, Leicestershire

Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing logistics company committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and sustainable transport solutions and pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach and innovative logistics strategies.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Transport Planner with a sharp commercial mindset and a proactive approach to logistics planning. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning routes across the UK and through the pallet network, with a strong focus on identifying and securing backhaul loads to maximize trip profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily transport routes across the UK and through the pallet network
• Strategically identify and secure backhaul opportunities to increase revenue per trip
• Use planning tools (preferably Qargo) to manage and adjust schedules in real-time
• Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to ensure smooth operations
• Monitor transport performance and adjust plans to meet service and cost targets
• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation and company policies
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport or logistics planning, ideally within a pallet network or UK-wide distribution
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on cost-efficiency and revenue generation
• Ability to forward plan and adapt quickly to operational changes
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proficient in transport planning tools; experience with Qargo is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of UK road networks and transport regulations

Salary GBP45,000 to GBP50,000 plus car allowance

• Bonus scheme (Business performance)
• Company Pension
• On site parking
• Free Gym membership
• Company events
• Birthday (day off)
• 20 days + BHols