Transport Planner

Morepeople 01780; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run fresh produce supplier as a Transport Planner in Nottingham. You will manage driver schedules, ensure compliance with regulations, and support operational efficiency while enjoying structured hours and benefits for work-life balance.

Benefits

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Opportunities for progression

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning required.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Outlook and Excel.
• Understanding of UK transport regulations and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan driver and vehicle schedules, ensuring compliance.
• Brief drivers and monitor OTIF performance.
• Maintain fleet records and oversee maintenance schedules.

Skills

Transport planning

IT skills

UK transport regulations

Customer service

Leadership

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Transport Planner | Nottingham
£34k - £36k | 4O4O (Days only)

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for work life balance and career progression, join this family run business within Fresh Produce and get both!

The business a well-established, family-run fresh produce supplier with deep roots in the UK food supply chain. Known for their commitment to quality, sustainability, and long-standing customer relationships, they supply major retailers and foodservice clients nationwide.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern - structured hours, better work-life balance

• Be part of a well-established, reputable fresh produce operation

• Join a collaborative, high-performing transport team

• Opportunities for progression and cross-functional development

The role

In this role, you'll plan driver and vehicle schedules, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and customer load plans. You'll brief drivers clearly, monitor OTIF performance, and resolve any delivery issues with customers. Maintaining fleet records, overseeing maintenance schedules, and keeping transport data accurate will be key. You'll also support efficiency by sourcing third-party work and contributing to continuous improvement across planning and admin.

About you

• Proven experience in transport planning (pallet network experience is a must)

• Strong IT skills - especially Outlook and Excel

• A solid understanding of UK transport regulations and legal compliance

• A flexible, can-do approach with strong communication and leadership skills

• Experience in customer service roles (preferred)

• National or International CPC (non-essential)

• LGV Class 1 & DCPC (desirable, for occasional relief driving)

If you would like to be considered please apply or contact India on 01780 480530 or [e-mail].

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