Transport Planner

Anonymous; Grimethorpe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer in Grimethorpe is seeking a Transport Planner. The role requires strong knowledge of transport and vehicle routing to ensure effective planning for nationwide deliveries. Candidates should demonstrate good geographical knowledge, experience in transport planning, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with additional benefits, and applicants are encouraged to state their expected salary.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning vehicles nationwide.
• Computer literate with good knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Able to manage your own work time to achieve timed daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan the drivers and fleet for nationwide deliveries.
• Efficiently route the fleet to maximize customer service.
• Adjust plans daily to accommodate changes.

Skills

Transport and vehicle routing knowledge

Good national geographical and postcode knowledge

Proactive problem-solver

Confident communicator

Ability to manage multiple activities

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Transport Planner – Transport Department

A vacancy has arisen within the Transport department for a Transport Planner, working alongside the existing members of the Transport team. You will join our client on a full‑time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, they have had unsuppressed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen their position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success.

Role Overview

The Transport Planner role: This position will suit a person with transport and vehicle routing knowledge. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with set work‑at‑home days once full training is completed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan the drivers and fleet both onsite and at the regional out‑based depots to achieve set planned deliveries nationwide.
• Efficiently route the fleet to maximise and maintain customer service whilst ensuring legal compliance with driver working hours and fuel utilisation.
• Adjust plans daily to accommodate changes.

Qualifications

• Good national geographical and postcode knowledge.
• Experience of planning vehicles nationwide.
• A background in transport planning.
• Computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Able to manage your own work time to achieve timed daily duties.
• Able to work within a small team.
• Confident communicator and proactive problem‑solver, with a knack for planning, precision, and keeping operations running smoothly— even under pressure.
• Quick thinker with the ability to manage multiple activities into an overall plan.

Benefits

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary; however, in order for your application to be taken further please state your required salary.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you'd like to become their Transport Planner, then please click 'apply' today—don't miss out, they'd love to hear from you.