Transport Planner

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment firm in Dartford is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to plan and execute daily collection and delivery schedules. This is a key role in maximising vehicle utilisation and ensuring first-class customer service. The ideal candidate has proven experience, knowledge of transport compliance, and excellent organisational skills. Competitive salary of up to GBP35,000 DOE along with company benefits are offered, in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company benefits

Ongoing development opportunities

Long-term career opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Planner, Logistics Planner, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and driver hours.
• Confident communicator with the 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.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and driver hours.

Skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT literacy with 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.

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

• 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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