Transport Planner

WR Logistics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in Croydon is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate daily deliveries and pallet movements. You will plan routes, monitor driver performance and liaise with customers to resolve transport queries, ensuring timely and efficient service.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to maintaining high service levels within a busy operation. Monday–Friday on-site and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Transport Planner role within a busy transport environment.
• Strong experience within pallet distribution/networks.
• Excellent local knowledge of Croydon and surrounding areas.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a high-volume workload.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating daily deliveries and collections.
• Managing routes to ensure maximum efficiency and service levels.
• Briefing drivers and ensuring deliveries/collections on time.
• Maintaining regular communication with drivers to manage issues.
• Liaising with customers to provide updates and resolve transport queries.
• Managing pallet distribution schedules and day-to-day operations.
• Monitoring vehicle utilisation and adapting plans to demand.
• Ensuring compliance with transport regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Pallet distribution networks

Local Croydon knowledge

Under pressure workload handling

Communication and organization

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Croydon

Salary: Up to 40,000
Monday - Friday

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing transport operation in Croydon, moving approx. 450 pallets per day. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and successful transport team where you will play a key role in keeping operations running efficiently and ensuring excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordinating daily deliveries and collections
• Managing routes to ensure maximum efficiency and service levels
• Enduring drivers are fully briefed and complete their deliveries and collections on time
• Maintaining regular communication with drivers throughout the day to manage any issues or changes
• Liaising with customers to provide updates and resolve any transport-related queries
• Managing pallet distribution schedules and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Monitoring vehicle utilisation and adapting plans to meet operational demands
• Ensuring compliance with transport regulations and company procedures

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Transport Planner role within a busy transport environment
• Strong experience within pallet distribution/networks
• Excellent local geographical knowledge of Croydon and surrounding areas
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a high-volume workload
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and customer-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to 40,000 per annum
• The opportunity to join an established and growing transport operation
• A supportive team environment with long-term career prospects