Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ocado Logistics as a Transport Planner to play a vital role in providing exceptional customer experiences. This position offers full training to school leavers or recent graduates, working in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment with flexible working options. Enjoy numerous benefits, including generous annual leave, wellbeing support, and competitive salaries while contributing to a dynamic logistics operation.

Benefits

Flexible Work

Wellbeing Support

Generous Leave

Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Family-Friendly Leave

Financial Aid

Shuttle Services

Share Schemes

Shopping Perks

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• No previous planning experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Create effective and compliant transport plans.
• Monitor and report on transport KPIs.
• Support daily operational planning.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

None required, suitable for school leavers or recent graduates

Job description

Job Description

Here at Ocado Logistics it’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners, developing groundbreaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world – changing the way the world shops, for good.

We are the beating heart of our UK business and comprise a network of cutting-edge warehouses and offices across the country that ensure that we optimise the experience and use our proprietary technology across the supply chain to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. At the same time delivering bags of possibilities for our employees and a career that will ensure no two days are ever the same.

About the role

We wouldn’t be able to positively impact the way the world shops without our passionate team members – who keep our business running, our vans delivering, our customers’ products picked and packed and our proprietary technology operating at optimum levels.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner (12-month fixed term contract) to join our team. The role exists to deliver cost-effective daily and weekly transport plans that meet operational requirements, comply with driver regulations, and support the wider supply chain. You’ll work closely with multiple stakeholders across the planning and logistics network while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced, data-led environment.

Based in Hatfield 2 days a week with hybrid working options available, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to grow their career in transport and logistics planning.

You will be – Skills and responsibilities:

• Using your problem-solving and Excel skills to create effective and compliant transport plans
• Monitoring and reporting on transport KPIs, driver compliance, and scheduling performance
• Supporting daily operational planning and future forecasting of headcount and resources
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders including Supply Chain, Operational Teams, LGV Training and Planning Analytics
• Managing LGV driver schedules, rotas, holidays, and time/attendance records with accuracy and attention to detail
• About you – Requirements to be considered:
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and confident handling data-driven tasks
• A clear communicator, able to work under pressure and engage effectively with multiple stakeholders
• A proactive team player who can adapt to changing priorities and work independently when required
• No previous planning experience needed – full on-the-job training provided, making this ideal for a school leaver or recent graduate

What you can expect to receive in return:

At Ocado we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you’ll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce, as well as an award-winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.

Including:

• Flexible Work: Enjoy hybrid working with 2–3 days per week remote and 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy
• Wellbeing Support: Access wellbeing apps and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave, increasing to 32 with 5 years’ service
• Pension Plan: Employer contribution matching up to 7%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Family-Friendly Leave: 22 weeks paid maternity and 6 weeks paid paternity leave
• Financial Aid: Interest-free train ticket loans and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Shuttle Services: Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station
• Share Schemes: Free shares, Sharesave, and Buy as You Earn
• Shopping Perks: 15% discount on Ocado.com and retail offers
• Financial Protection: Life Assurance (3x salary) and Income Protection

Interview Process

The selection process consists of two online stages focused on behavioural-based scenarios and technical competency.

Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their , , marital status, , , , or , or belief, , or or union membership status.