Transport Planner

Adecco; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to efficiently manage deliveries and collections. This full-time role focuses on route optimisation and customer coordination, requiring strong organisational skills and transport planning experience. The company supports career progression within a dynamic team environment and offers a competitive salary of £32,000 - £36,000. Join us to be part of a high-performing organisation dedicated to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, logistics, or a similar operational role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and allocate transport resources to meet delivery and collection requirements.
• Coordinate closely with warehouse and operational teams to ensure smooth dispatch.
• Maintain accurate transport plans and reporting on cost efficiency.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer coordination

Strategic thinking

Team player

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Sharpness
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An established and fast-growing UK-based manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join its operations team. This role offers genuine long-term career development within a high-performing organisation.

The Role

As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for the efficient planning of deliveries and collections, acting as a key point of contact for customers and internal teams. A major focus of the role is route optimisation, multi-drop planning, and demonstrating tangible cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning

• Plan, schedule, and allocate transport resources to meet delivery and collection requirements
• Build daily and weekly transport plans based on order volumes and operational priorities
• Optimise routes and group multi-drop deliveries and collections to achieve cost efficiencies
• Coordinate closely with warehouse and operational teams to ensure smooth dispatch and turnaround
• Track and report monthly cost savings achieved through route optimisation

Customer Coordination

• Book deliveries directly with customers, confirming dates, times, and site requirements
• Arrange collections of recyclable materials from customer sites
• Act as the main point of contact for delivery or collection queries and changes
• Build strong working relationships with new and existing customers
• Identify potential new business opportunities within existing delivery areas

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate transport plans, delivery bookings, and collection schedules
• Produce reports on route efficiency and cost savings
• Complete all required transport documentation accurately and on time
• Provide administrative support using business systems and Excel
• Ensure communication regarding collections is directed to the correct customer contacts

About You

• Experience in transport planning, logistics, or a similar operational role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident dealing with customers, drivers, and internal stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
• A strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £36,000
• Full-time, permanent position
• Career progression within a growing and successful business
• Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.