Transport Planner

KEY Recruitment Limited; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

KEY Recruitment Limited in Littlehampton is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to manage a busy HGV delivery operation. The role involves coordinating deliveries and collections, optimizing routes, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. You will collaborate with drivers, depots, and external hauliers to maintain an efficient transport service.

The position is full-time and permanent, offering a salary in the £35,000–£40,000 range and Monday to Friday working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV transport planning and coordination.
• Knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent telephone and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily HGV deliveries and collections across own fleet and external hauliers.
• Develop efficient routes and vehicle schedules considering deadlines and stock.
• Ensure products are allocated to depots and ready for dispatch.
• Prepare daily load plans and share with warehouse and depot teams.
• Monitor delivery schedules and adjust to meet changing requirements.
• Liaise with external haulage providers to arrange transport and maintain service levels.
• Work with drivers and depot teams to maximise fleet efficiency.
• Monitor stock movements using transport and stock management systems.
• Support vehicle availability and maintenance planning.
• Contribute to transport budgets and performance targets.

Skills

HGV planning

UK transport law

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Syrinx

Job description

transport Planner

Littlehampton

£35,000 – £40,000

Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday

About the Opportunity

An established and growing business is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join its operations team.

This is a key role within the business, taking responsibility for coordinating a busy HGV delivery operation across multiple locations. You will oversee the planning and scheduling of deliveries and collections, ensuring vehicles are utilised effectively, customer requirements are met and operations run smoothly.

Working closely with the Transport Manager, drivers, depot teams, sales colleagues and external haulage providers, you will play an important part in maintaining an efficient and reliable transport service.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning & Operations

• Plan and coordinate daily HGV deliveries and collections across the company's own fleet and external hauliers.
• Develop efficient routes and vehicle schedules, considering delivery deadlines, vehicle capacity and stock availability.
• Ensure products are correctly allocated to depots and ready for dispatch in line with delivery requirements.
• Prepare daily load plans and distribute these to warehouse and depot teams.
• Monitor delivery schedules and make adjustments to minimise disruption and meet changing customer requirements.
• Liaise with external haulage providers to arrange transport and maintain agreed service levels.
• Work closely with drivers, depot teams and the Transport Manager to maximise vehicle utilisation and fleet efficiency.
• Monitor stock levels, movements and allocations using the company's transport and stock management systems.
• Support vehicle availability, maintenance planning and fleet readiness.
• Monitor external haulage costs and contribute towards transport budgets and performance targets.

Compliance & Customer Service

• Maintain professional relationships with customers, providing clear updates on deliveries, collections and scheduling changes.
• Ensure transport activities comply with UK transport legislation, drivers' hours regulations and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Support fleet compliance, including vehicle defect reporting, insurance administration and industry accreditations.
• Assist with tachograph monitoring, transport reporting and performance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve transport processes, efficiency and customer service.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in HGV transport planning, scheduling or coordination.
• Good understanding of UK transport legislation, compliance and operational requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Confident telephone and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Desirable

• Experience within construction, plant hire, building materials or a similar delivery-focused industry.
• previous HGV driving or hands-on delivery experience.
• Knowledge of transport management systems, particularly Syrinx.
• Understanding of industry accreditations such as FORS and CLOCS.
• Transport Manager CPC (National or International).