Transport Planner

Zoom Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm based in St Helens is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to support their logistics team. Responsibilities include planning transport operations, liaising between drivers and customers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will bring transport planning experience and strong organisational skills. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £30k–£32k per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar logistics role required.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily transport operations
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams
• Monitor delivery performance and respond to delays
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations
• Resolve delivery-related issues promptly
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Transport planning experience

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Transport Planner

We are working on behalf of a global leader based in St Helens to find a proactive and highly organised Transport Planner to join their logistics team. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating deliveries, ensuring the products reach customers safely and on time. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting operational performance and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule daily transport operations, maximising fleet efficiency and utilisation.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery operations.
• Monitor delivery performance and respond to unexpected changes or delays.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, health & safety standards, and company policies.
• Resolve delivery-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the logistics function.

We are looking for someone with experience with transport planning or a similar logistics role with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills. This is a Monday to Friday full‑time permanent opportunity with a salary of 30‑32k PA.

To apply for this position, please send an up‑to‑date CV to Lilly Douglas or call us. Please note that due to the high level of applicants we are not able to respond to unsuccessful candidates, and if you have not been contacted within seven days assume you have not been selected on this occasion.