Transport Planner

Aligra Personnel Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics staffing company located in Newbury is seeking a motivated Transport Planner to coordinate daily transport operations. This role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 to £32,500 per annum, a supportive work atmosphere, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport planning, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. This position provides sociable weekday hours with job security.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Opportunities for training and career development

Friendly team environment

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning or coordination roles.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong IT competency with familiarity with transport management systems preferred.
• Positive, solution-focused attitude with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport schedules, optimizing routes and resources.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Monitor compliance with UK transport regulations.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT competency

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Overview

Are you an organised, proactive professional looking to advance your career in transport planning? Our client’s growing logistics team in the Newbury area is seeking a motivated Transport Planner to play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations within a supportive and stable company.

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy a great work-life balance with sociable weekday hours
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Free on-site parking and job security with a well-established employer

Pay

£32,000 to £32,500 per annum (approx. £615 per week based on 40 hours)

Shift

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00am - 17:00pm
• 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and co-ordinate daily transport schedules, optimising routes and resources
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery
• Monitor compliance with UK transport regulations and

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in transport planning or co-ordination roles
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong IT competency; familiarity with transport management systems preferred
• Positive, solution-focused attitude with great attention to detail

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK's leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality and Professional & Executive sectors