Transport Planner

TipTopJob; Frome; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for a Middlesex-based role in Fine Art Shipping. You will coordinate movements of high-value items across the UK, plan routes, schedule collections and deliveries, and manage drivers and technicians to ensure efficient, safe operations in line with client requirements.

Key skills include strong organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in Excel and UK road knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or fleet scheduling.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate movement of fine art and high-value items across the UK.
• Plan vehicle routes, schedule collections and deliveries, coordinate drivers and technicians.
• Ensure transport activities are carried out efficiently, safely and per client requirements.
• Plan and schedule daily transport operations for collections, deliveries, installations and removals.
• Optimise vehicle routes and resource allocation to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
• Coordinate driver schedules, vehicle availability and installation teams.
• Monitor transport activities and respond to delays or customer requests.
• Maintain all transport documentation and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Track vehicle movements and provide regular operational updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

UK road knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: Up to A GBP 35,000

Location: Middlesex

Start: ASAP

Our client who specialises in Fine Art Shipping is looking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner for their branch in Middlesex.

This role requires strong logistical planning skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast:paced environment.

What Youll Do

As Transport Planner a typical day will involve coordinating the movement of fine art and high:value items across the UK. You will be responsible for planning vehicle routes, scheduling collections and deliveries, coordinating drivers and technicians, and ensuring all transport activities are carried out efficiently, safely, and in accordance with client requirements.

Duties Include

• Planning and scheduling daily transport operations for collections, deliveries, installations, and removals.
• Optimising vehicle routes and resource allocation to maximise efficiency and minimise costs, whilst adhering to artwork handling, security, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinating driver schedules, vehicle availability, and specialist installation teams.
• Monitoring transport activities and responding proactively to operational changes, delays, or customer requests.
• Ensuring all transport documentation is accurately prepared and maintained.
• Maintaining compliance with UK transport regulations, driver hours legislation, and company procedures.
• Tracking vehicle movements and providing regular operational updates
• Assisting with fleet planning and maintenance scheduling

What You Need

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or fleet scheduling.
• Strong organisational and time:management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong problem:solving and decision:making skills.

Keywords / alternative titles: Transport Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Manager, Route Planner, Shipping Coordinator, Shipping Manager, Distribution Manager, Fleet Manager.