Transport Planner

Infinity Employment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport solutions provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate and manage the daily operations of deliveries and collections across the UK. The role requires strong geographical knowledge and the ability to work under pressure while liaising with customers and drivers. The successful candidate will need previous experience in transport planning and good IT skills, particularly with Transport Management Systems. This position involves rotational shifts and additional weekend working.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport planning or back-office transport role.
• Ability to plan container or groupage loads.
• Proven capability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and route deliveries and collections for full loads and container traffic across the UK.
• Ensure compliance with road transport legislation and the Working Time Directive.
• Liaise effectively with drivers and customers.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Communication skills

Customer service skills

IT skills

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

VBS booking system

Container Exec

Job description

Infinity Employment are proud t to be workign alongside one of Southampton's oldest transport companies to helpo find an experienced Transport Planner,

The successful Transport Planner you will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing the daily delivery and collection of full loads, groupage and container movements across the UK. You will need to ensure the efficient and compliant operation of the fleet, working closely with drivers, customers and colleagues in a busy transport office environment. To be able to work rotational shifts between 06 : 00 and 18 : 00 MOnday - Friday and then 1 in 4 Saturday mornings that will be paid additionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and route deliveries and collections for full loads, groupage, and container traffic across the UK
• Ensure compliance with all road transport legislation and the Working Time Directive (WTD)
• Liaise effectively with drivers and customers to maintain excellent service standards
• Manage driver hours, trailer rotation, and general fleet utilisation
• Plan and monitor container movements, including VBS bookings and port collections
• Use a computerised Transport Management System (TMS) and associated tools to manage daily operations
• Support the wider operations team to ensure efficiency and service excellence
• Complete all administrative tasks accurately

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a transport planning or back-office transport role
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
• Experience in planning container or groupage loads
• Knowledge of the VBS booking system and Container Exec preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good IT skills, including experience using TMS software
• A strong team ethic and a proactive, problem-solving approach

Hours & Benefits

• Weekend Work : 1 in 4 Saturday / Sunday mornings (additional payment provided)

For more information, please call Lee in the office