Transport Planner

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport / Groupage Planner in West Thurrock. This role involves planning transport operations, optimising vehicle routes, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have a background in transport planning, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is an excellent chance to join a growing logistics business offering career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning (groupage, general haulage, etc.).
• Strong communicator - confident in dealing with drivers and customers.
• Proficient with transport systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule groupage / part-load / general haulage movements.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure efficient route planning.
• Liaise with drivers and warehouse teams throughout the day.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Transport / Groupage Planner

Location: West Thurrock, Essex

Salary: Up to GBP40,000 DOE

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-18:00 or 10:00-19:00

We are working with a busy and expanding logistics company in West Thurrock who are looking for an experienced Transport / Groupage Planner to join their team. The role focuses on coordinating and optimising the movement of multi-customer loads (groupage/part-load/general haulage), ensuring deliveries are made efficiently, cost-effectively and in full compliance.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning daily transport operations, allocating work to drivers and vehicles, adjusting routes when needed, and keeping both internal teams and customers informed. You'll monitor live movements, deal with issues as they arise, and ensure service levels are achieved while keeping costs under control.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule groupage / part-load / general haulage movements
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure efficient route planning
• Liaise with drivers, warehouse teams and customers throughout the day
• Track deliveries in real time and resolve issues or delays promptly
• Maintain accurate transport records and system updates
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, WTD and company policy
• Report performance and identify areas for improvement

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in transport planning (groupage, general haulage, pallet, multi-drop or similar)
• Strong communicator - confident dealing with drivers, customers and internal teams
• Commercially aware with a problem-solving mindset
• Proficient with transport systems and Microsoft Office (Excel in particular, others are a bonus)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Confident, professional and proactive approach

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing logistics business with career progression for the right individual.