Transport Planner

GBA Logistics; Luton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Luton, UK, seeks a Transport Planning Executive to coordinate transport bookings and provide updates to customers. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, adapt to changing priorities, and have a valid UK driving license. Benefits include career stability, a holiday loyalty scheme, and a healthcare plan. Join a team that values teamwork, support, and service excellence.

Benefits

Long term career with a stable market leader

Holiday loyalty scheme

Company health care scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license with less than 6 points.
• 5-year checkable employment history without gaps over 28 days.
• Right to work in the UK and no disqualifying convictions for airside work.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and coordinate transport bookings on internal fleet and external subcontractors.
• Provide timely and proactive updates on movements to customers.
• Liaise with customers, partners, shipping lines, and carriers.
• Carry out general administration tasks.
• Maintain aviation security protocols and a safe working environment.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Priority assessment

Job description

COMPANY GBA Logistics – Global Solutions

JOB TITLE: Transport Planning Executive

SHIFTS: 4 on 4 off 07:00 - 19:00

SALARY: £31,668 - £33,852

BASE: Luton

GBA Global Solutions provides 24/7/365 UK national and global coverage from two main control centres and two hubs, focussed on domestic and European aerospace & airside logistics services (branded as 'GBA Skyway'), and global forwarding.

GBA Global Solutions is part of the GBA Logistics group, which has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and are a leading family-owned logistics company, operating in the top 50 Logistics Companies in the UK with annual turnover in excess of £100m.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate & co-ordinate transport bookings both on our internal fleet and external approved subcontractors.
• Provide timely and proactive updates on all movements directly to our customers.
• Liaise with customers, partners, shipping lines and carriers.
• Carry out general administration.
• Maintain aviation security protocols and a safe working environment at all times.

About you

• Experienced in assessing priorities to achieve efficient operations and maintain standard of service.
• Able to communicate on all levels.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to achieve goals and targets.
• Problem solving skills.
• Full UK driving license with less than 6 points.
• 5-year checkable employment history (no gaps in employment above 28 consecutive days).
• Right to work in the UK and no disqualifying convictions for working airside.

What we can offer

• Long term career with a stable market leader.
• Holiday loyalty scheme.
• Company health care scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Here at Global Solutions, we like to do things the right way. We value teamwork, support and customer service. If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us!

Global Solutions is an equal opportunities employer. Our people have made us the success that we are today and are the key to our continued growth moving forwards. We recognise the unique and valuable contributions that arise from a diverse and inclusive workforce built up from people with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and skillsets, that when combined together, help our business to thrive.

Our recruitment process is fair and equitable to ensure that all candidates are duly considered and supported. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our Business Support Administrator via [e-mail].