Transport Planner

FRS Haulage Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target-based bonuses

Remote working opportunities

Job summary

FRS Haulage Ltd in Upminster, Essex, is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate daily transport operations, allocate work to drivers, and keep customers informed. You’ll work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with remote working opportunities, focusing on regulatory compliance and delivering reliable, efficient service. There are opportunities to grow with our established business.

Qualifications

• Experience in Transport Planning or Transport Operations is preferred.
• Able to work in a busy environment with changing plans.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and driver hours is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport operations.
• Allocate work efficiently across drivers and vehicles.
• Liaise with drivers throughout the day.
• Manage customer requirements and keep communication clear.
• Monitor collections and deliveries.
• React quickly and calmly when plans change.
• Find practical solutions to transport challenges.
• Work closely with the wider team to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ensure work is planned safely and in line with regulations.

Skills

Organised

Calm under pressure

Driver liaison

Customer communication

Proactive

Logistics knowledge

Job description

Transport Planner – Upminster, Essex

£35,000 – £50,000 Base Salary + Target Bonuses | Remote Working Opportunities

Looking for your next move in transport? Want to join a business where you're trusted to get the job done — rather than being treated like a number?

We’re a successful family-owned transport business based in Upminster, Essex, and we’re looking for an experienced and driven Transport Planner to join our growing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who knows transport, enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping things moving.

And because we believe good people deserve flexibility, there are opportunities to work remotely as part of the role.

As Transport Planner, you’ll be an important part of our day-to-day operation, making sure vehicles, drivers and customers are all where they need to be.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Planning and coordinating daily transport operations
• Allocating work efficiently across drivers and vehicles
• Liaising with drivers throughout the day
• Managing customer requirements and keeping communication clear
• Monitoring collections and deliveries
• Reacting quickly and calmly when plans change
• Finding practical solutions to transport challenges
• Working closely with the wider team to keep operations running smoothly
• Ensuring work is planned safely, efficiently and in line with relevant regulations

About You

We’re looking for someone who knows their way around transport and isn't afraid to make decisions.

You’ll ideally have previous experience in a Transport Planning or Transport Operations role and be comfortable working in a busy environment where things can change quickly.

You’ll be:

• Organised and commercially minded
• Calm under pressure
• Comfortable dealing with drivers, customers and colleagues
• Proactive rather than someone who needs constant direction
• Reliable, professional and willing to get stuck in
• Experienced within transport, logistics or haulage
• Knowledge of drivers' hours, transport legislation and vehicle compliance would be an advantage.

What’s on offer?

Plus:

• Target-based bonus opportunities
• Opportunities for remote working
• A genuinely family-run and friendly working envir
• onment The opportunity to grow with an established and ambitious bu
• siness A role where your experience, ideas and contribution are
• valued The chance to play a key role in a busy and growing transport ope
• ration Based in Upminster,