Transport Planner

365 People; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employer pension contribution

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

365 People is recruiting an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy transport and logistics operation in Newcastle-under-Lyme. You will plan and coordinate daily transport, ensuring drivers and vehicles are utilised efficiently while meeting customer collection and delivery requirements.

This hands-on role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt plans when traffic, driver availability or delays occur.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning within a busy transport or logistics operation.
• Experience planning and allocating drivers and vehicles.
• Good knowledge of the UK road network.
• Solid understanding of Drivers' Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Experience using Transport Management Systems.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle routes, collections and deliveries across the UK.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles to maximise fleet utilisation.
• Monitor live transport movements and adjust routes and schedules as needed.
• Communicate with drivers to resolve day-to-day issues quickly.
• Liaise with customers, depots, warehouses and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours Regulations and related transport law.
• Monitor driver hours and operational requirements.
• Maintain transport documentation, records and KPIs.
• Use Transport Management Systems to support daily operations.
• Maintain excellent customer service while supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport planning

Driver scheduling

UK geography

Regulations (DHW, WTD)

Transport Management System

IT skills

Communication

Decision making

Tools

TMS (Transport Management System)

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Salary: GBP35,000 GBP37,000 per annum DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and growing transport and logistics operation in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Working within a close-knit transport team, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport operations, ensuring drivers and vehicles are utilised efficiently while customer collection and delivery requirements are achieved.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys the pace of a busy transport environment and can confidently adapt the plan when traffic, driver availability, delays or customer requirements change.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle routes, collections and deliveries across the UK
• Allocate drivers and vehicles effectively to maximise fleet utilisation
• Monitor live transport movements and adjust routes and schedules when required
• Communicate with drivers and act quickly to resolve day-to-day operational issues
• Liaise with customers, depots, warehouses and subcontractors
• Ensure planning complies with Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive and relevant transport legislation
• Monitor driver hours, availability and operational requirements
• Maintain accurate transport documentation, records, KPIs and reports
• Use Transport Management Systems to manage and support the daily operation
• Maintain excellent customer service while supporting continuous improvement across the transport operation

Skills and Experience

• Previous transport planning experience within a busy transport or logistics operation
• Experience planning and allocating drivers and vehicles
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network
• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive and transport compliance
• Experience using Transport Management Systems
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure

Experience within general haulage, retail distribution, pallet networks, multi-drop or national transport operations would be advantageous.

Working Hours and Benefits

• Monday to Friday with rotating early and late shifts between 06:00 and 18:00
• Any 5 days from 7 may be required during peak periods, with weekend overtime available when required
• Participation in an on-call rota between January and September
• GBP35,000 GBP37,000 per annum DOE, 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, employer pension contribution and on-site parking

This is a permanent opportunity offering training, development and genuine long-term progression within a supportive family-run business.