Transport Planner

Brook Street; Leigh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting a Transport Planner to join our busy Leigh operation on a temp-to-perm basis. You will allocate driver and vehicle resources, ensure WTD and Driver Hours compliance, and support efficient service delivery in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role offers an immediate start, Monday to Friday 2:00pm–10:00pm, with a salary of around £37,000 per annum. Previous transport planning experience and good knowledge of UK road networks are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics planning.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and road networks.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review daily staffing levels and resource availability for each shift.
• Confirm driver start times and update planning systems accordingly.
• Manage driver hours in line with customer demands and volumes.
• Monitor Working Time Directive compliance and highlight concerns.
• Ensure correct vehicle and trailer allocation and maintain system accuracy.
• Review vehicle utilisation and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain communication with drivers to ensure service levels.
• Liaise with Operations and Customer Service teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor driver performance and elevate concerns as needed.
• Support dispatch and driver debrief activities.
• Investigate late or failed deliveries and provide root cause analysis.
• Complete daily reports and spreadsheets accurately.
• Carry out end-of-shift checks and provide handovers.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Driver hours

UK geography

Communication

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

Transport Planner - Leigh

We are currently recruiting for a Planner to join a busy logistics operation in Leigh on a temp-to-perm basis. Working within a fast-paced transport planning team, you will be responsible for effectively allocating driver and vehicle resources to ensure customer requirements are met while maintaining compliance with Working Time Directive (WTD) and Driver Hours regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with transport planning experience to join a well-established operation offering long-term career prospects.

• Leigh
• Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• £17.74 per hour (£37,000 per annum)
• Temp to Perm
• Immediate Start Available

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily staffing levels and resource availability for each shift.
• Confirm driver start times and update planning systems accordingly.
• Manage driver hours in line with customer demands and operational volumes.
• Monitor Working Time Directive compliance and highlight any concerns.
• Ensure correct vehicle and trailer allocation, tracking movements and maintaining system accuracy.
• Review vehicle utilisation and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers to ensure service levels are achieved.
• Liaise closely with Operations and Customer Service teams to resolve service issues efficiently.
• Monitor driver performance reports and elevate concerns where necessary.
• Support with dispatch and driver debrief activities as required.
• Investigate late or failed deliveries and provide root cause analysis.
• Complete daily reports and spreadsheets accurately.
• Carry out end-of-shift checks and provide clear handovers to the incoming team.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a transport planning or logistics planning environment.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and road networks.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good administrative and numerical skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Good IT and systems knowledge.
• Excellent time management skills.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of circa £37,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing logistics operation.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.