Transport Planner

Pertemps Bond; Crewe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a proactive Transport Planner for their Crewe operation. The role entails planning and optimising daily routes, allocating drivers and vehicles, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication skills, excellent organisation and problem-solving abilities, and have experience in transport planning or logistics. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £37,000 per annum, along with a variety of benefits, including life insurance and employee discounts.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics, or a similar role.
• Experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily routes to maximise efficiency and profitability.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles in line with operational requirements.
• Communicate effectively with customers to maintain service levels.
• Monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EU transport legislation and the Working Time Directive.

Skills

Strong communication and customer service skills

Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities

High attention to detail

Confident problem-solving skills

Strong Excel skills

Education

National CPC qualification

Tools

Multiple IT systems

Job description

Transport Planner

We are seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join a busy logistics operation in the Crewe area. You will be responsible for planning efficient daily routes, allocating drivers and vehicles, and ensuring deliveries are completed safely, compliantly, and on time.

Shift Pattern and Hours

• 12-hour day shifts
• 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern

Main duties for this Transport Planner role:

• Plan and optimise daily routes to maximise efficiency and profitability
• Allocate drivers and vehicles in line with drivers’ hours and operational requirements
• Communicate effectively with customers to maintain service levels and relationships
• Monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with driver debriefs, tachograph downloads, and driver investigations
• Ensure compliance with EU transport legislation and the Working Time Directive (WTD)
• Escalate operational issues and support solution planning
• Support senior planners with resourcing, rotas, holidays, and absence management
• Liaise with management and subcontractors to ensure effective use of resources
• Promote company standards, brand values, and a positive health and safety culture

Skills and Experience required for this Transport Planner role:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• High attention to detail, particularly with numerical data
• Confident problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel skills and ability to use multiple IT systemsPrevious experience in transport planning, logistics, or a similar role
• Experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment (desirable)
• National CPC qualification (desirable)

Details of this Transport Planner role:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Salary up to £37,000 per annum
• Benefits include cycle to work scheme, free parking, wellbeing support, life insurance, and employee discounts
• Location: Crewe
• Temp to perm role for the right candidate