Transport Planner

Think Specialist Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Employee incentive programme

Free parking

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment is recruiting a Transport Planner for a Hemel Hempstead client in the international logistics sector. The role focuses on planning and coordinating cross-border road transport, optimising routes and resources across multiple countries.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in international road transport route planning, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant operational experience in international transport/logistics.
• 3–4 years in route planning and optimisation for international road transport.
• Understanding of transport regulations and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with vendors and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily international cross-border road transport operations.
• Collaborate with drivers and partners to meet schedules.
• Monitor vehicle movements and route efficiency continuously.
• Prioritise orders and ensure on-time processing and delivery.
• Manage collections/deliveries and maintain transport data in the system.
• Handle queries with a focus on prompt, high-quality service.

Skills

Route planning

International transport

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Outlook

Excel

Office 365

Job description

Transport Planner

Date Added: 19th June 2026

Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid, Hertfordshire

Permanent

£30,000 to £32,000

Reference: BC5065

We are exclusively working with a long-standing client who are based in Hemel Hempstead, our client are an award-winning company within international logistics and transport.

We are looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join their team.

Are you an experienced transport planner looking for your next challenge? In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating international road transport operations, managing complex activities to ensure smooth and efficient deliveries across multiple countries.

We ideally need someone that has international road transport experience who is ready to jump straight into a new challenge!

A strong commitment to quality, reliability, and going the extra mile is essential.

This is a full-time role, working from Monday to Friday, typically either 8.30 to 17.00 or 9.00 to 17.30 – Hybrid

Please note before applying; due to location, we can only consider candidates that drive and have access to a vehicle.

On offer is a competitive salary (£30,000 – £32,000) plus excellent benefits including:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme.
• Employee incentive programme
• Free parking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule daily international and cross-border road transport operations, optimising routes and resources.
• Collaborate closely with drivers and partners to ensure schedules are met and operations remain on track
• Monitor vehicle movements to ensure smooth, efficient transport flows.
• Proactively monitor orders, prioritise outstanding shipments, and ensure everything is processed and delivered on schedule.
• Manage collections and deliveries, ensuring all transport data is recorded and maintained accurately in the system.
• Manage queries with a focus on prompt resolution to ensure consistently high service quality.
• Maintain high service standards by managing transport processes with precision and attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For:

• Significant operational experience and a proven track record in a comparable role within an international transport and logistics environment.
• Minimum 3 - 4 years experience in route planning and route optimisation in an international road transport environment (HGV trucks in particular).
• Good understanding of legal compliance and regulations.
• Mature personality and confident with excellent interpersonal skills – must be able to manage challenging interactions with hauliers and drivers, while always maintaining a respectful and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to deal with demanding customers professionally and calmly, ensuring customer satisfaction even in challenging situations.
• Friendly, open-minded, and professional individual. Able to foster good relationships with colleagues, hauliers, customers, and management is essential.
• High energy and results-oriented, able to tackle problems involving variables in non-standardised situations.
• Proactive attitude, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities without requiring continuous oversight.
• Thrives when working independently. Capable of making decisions and handling any situation that may arise within the team or across different areas of the business.
• Able to work under pressure – the logistics industry is fast-paced, and the candidate must handle high-pressure situations, particularly during peak seasons, while maintaining a structured and solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities effectively
• Quick learner – must be able to quickly understand our Transport Management System and company processes.
• Excellent communication skills and professional manners – as the role involves frequent interaction with management, customers, and hauliers.
• Proficient in MS Office – experience with Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Office 365 is required.
• Committed to long-term employment – we are looking for someone who is seeking a stable, long-term role.