Transport Planner

White Recruitment; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Bank holidays off

Christmas off

Rewards & Recognition programme

Job summary

White Recruitment has an exciting opening for a Transport Planner (PM) in Crawley. You will own the main transport planning function, producing the daily transport plan and making final adjustments as needed to keep operations smooth.

The role requires confidence in independent decision-making and strong organisation to manage 450–500 pallets daily with a fleet of around 30 vehicles. Hybrid working is not indicated; this is an on-site position in Crawley.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning within a fast-paced distribution or logistics environment.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the South East.
• Experience planning multi-drop or pallet network deliveries.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to work independently and make decisions during lone-working periods.
• A proactive approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise routes for 450–500 pallets per day.
• Schedule and allocate a fleet of 30 vehicles, including rigid and articulated vehicles.
• Coordinate trunking movements and ensure efficient vehicle utilisation.
• Monitor transport performance and respond to operational challenges.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse teams and the wider transport department.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and company procedures.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Route optimisation

Multi-drop deliveries

Problem solving

Independent working

Communication

South East knowledge

Job description

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP40000 per annum

Transport Planner (PM)

Location:Crawley
Salary:Up to £40,000perannum

Join One of the UK's Largest Pallet Distribution Operations

We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and well-established transport operation inCrawley. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of the UK's largest distribution networks, playing a key role in planning the movement of 450–500 pallets every day.

The Role

As the PM Transport Planner, you will take ownership of the main planning function. You'll produce the primary transport plan for the day's deliveries, with the day planner making any final operational adjustments as required.

This position requires someone who is confident making decisions independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise routes for 450–500 pallets per day
• Schedule and allocate a fleet of 30 vehicles, including rigid and articulated vehicles
• Coordinate trunking movements and ensure efficient vehicle utilisation
• Monitor transport performance and respond to operational challenges
• Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse teams and the wider transport department
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and company procedures

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in transport planning within a fast-paced distribution or logistics environment
• Strong geographical knowledge of the South East
• Experience planning multi-drop or pallet network deliveries
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• The confidence to work independently and make decisions during lone-working periods
• A proactive approach with strong communication skills

What's on Offer?

• Generoussalary of up to £40,000 per annum
• Predominantly Monday to Friday working
• Bank holidays and Christmas off
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards & Recognition programme
• The opportunity to join a large, successful and growing logistics operation