Transport Planner

Alecto Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited is seeking a Transport Planner to oversee the day-to-day scheduling of a 15-coach fleet, covering school transport, holidays, day trips and private hire. The role requires coordinating drivers and vehicles, ensuring efficient deployment while maintaining high service standards.

The position offers a £38,000+ salary, a Monday‑to‑Friday pattern, and a 06:30 start with flexible finish times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Scheduler or Traffic Planner.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a busy operational environment.
• Good geographical knowledge and route planning ability.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in coach, bus, passenger transport or logistics operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily driver and vehicle schedules.
• Manage transport operations across school contracts, excursions, holidays and private hire bookings.
• React quickly to schedule changes and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours and transport regulations.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and suppliers to maintain smooth service delivery.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Support route planning and resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate transport and scheduling records.

Skills

Transport planning

Scheduling

Route planning

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Transport Planner

£38,000+ | Monday to Friday | 06:30 Start | Flexible Finish Times

Keep a Fleet Moving. Keep Customers Happy.

An established passenger transport operation is looking for a Transport Planner to oversee the day-to‑day scheduling of a 15-coach fleet serving school transport, holidays, day trips and private hire work.

This is a fast‑paced and varied role where you'll be responsible for ensuring vehicles and drivers are utilised efficiently while maintaining excellent service levels. If you're organised, proactive and enjoy solving operational challenges, this could be the role for you.

The Role

• Plan and coordinate daily driver and vehicle schedules
• Manage transport operations across school contracts, excursions, holidays and private hire bookings
• React quickly to schedule changes and operational requirements
• Ensure compliance with driver hours and transport regulations
• Liaise with drivers, customers and suppliers to maintain smooth service delivery
• Maximise fleet utilisation and operational efficiency
• Support route planning and resource allocation
• Maintain accurate transport and scheduling records

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Scheduler or Traffic Planner
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy operational environment
• Good geographical knowledge and route planning ability
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience within coach, bus, passenger transport or logistics operations would be advantageous

What's On Offer?

• £38,000+ salary
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 06:30am start with flexible finish times
• Variety of work across schools, holidays and day trips
• Fleet of 15 coaches
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with a well‑established business
• Supportive team environment

If you're an experienced Transport Planner looking for a varied role where you'll have a genuine impact on the success of the operation, we'd love to hear from you. Join a business where no two days are the same and your planning expertise keeps everything running smoothly.

If this role is not right for you but would suit a friend or colleague, paid referral fees are available for successful placements.