Transport Planner

Staffline Group PLC; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics group seeks a Transport Planner in Colchester to oversee day-to-day transport planning and operations. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £35,000, based on experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong planning skills and experience in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension

CPC training opportunity

Onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS).
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation.
• Contribute to the success of the transport team.
• Manage own workload efficiently.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Microsoft packages

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity to work as a Transport Planner for our client, a leading logistics group operating within the UK transport, warehouse, and fulfilment sector. This is a permanent position employed by our client.

Staffline is recruiting a Transport Planner to work in Colchester on behalf of a fantastic client.

The rate of pay is up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

This is a full-time role working fixed shifts, Monday to Friday. The hours of work are:
- 8am to 6pm

Your Time at Work
As a Transport Planner, you will be contributing to the success of the transport team, You will be responsible for completing and overseeing the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation.

As a highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a quick and fast-paced environment and be able to deal with day-to-day challenges in providing an effective transport plan.

Our Perfect Worker
We are looking for somebody who has all or most of the following

- Experience of using a Transport Management System - TMS
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- All-round excellent IT skills, Microsoft packages
- Ability to work on their own initiative to find resolutions and manage their own workload
- Proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Fantastic attention to detail
- Can meet deadlines with a cool head
- Effective and collaborative team player
- Solution Focused

Key Information and Benefits
- Hours 45 per week 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday
- Salary £32,000 rising to 35,000 after probation
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
- Onsite Parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
- Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

Job Ref: 1KIN

About Staffline
Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom