Transport Planner

JR Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Planner in Coalville. This role involves developing transportation schedules, managing vehicle fleets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in transport or logistics planning, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. If you possess excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, we encourage you to apply. This temporary ongoing position offers a salary between £25,000 and £35,000.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience of working in transport or logistic planning.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient transportation schedules through effective planning.
• Manage the company’s vehicle fleet.
• Maintain daily communications with Project Managers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Role: Transport Planner

Location: Coalville

Reference: T3466

Duration: Temporary Ongoing

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs

JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is looking for a Transport Planner. In this key role, you will ensure timely, cost effective and sustainable delivery of materials, equipment, and personnel to site locations. If you are a problem‑solver with excellent communication skills and, strong planning and analytical ability, we would love to hear from you.

Role profile:

• Develop efficient transportation schedules through effective planning.
• Proactively manage the company s vehicle fleet.
• Establish and maintain close liaison with warehouse operations and project teams to ensure a seamless vehicle loading process
• Accurately track and analyse all core transport costs
• Actively support and contribute to achieving strategic logistics targets
• Maintain daily communications with Project Managers, providing updated and highlighting potential scheduling risks
• Updating transport planning systems, GPS tracking and scheduling tools
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant transport regulations and legal requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within transport operations and implement effective solutions.

Essential Criteria:

• 3-5 years experience of working in transport or logistic planning
• Excellent analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

Due to the number of responses generated we are unable to get back to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within seven days you will not have been successful on this occasion.