Transport Planner

365 People; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Night Shift Transport Planner / Clerk in Redditch. You will manage logistics operations by planning routes for a fleet, assisting drivers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have transport office experience and strong communication skills. This is a permanent night role offering £35,000 per annum, on-site parking, and opportunities for career development within a growing company.

Benefits

On-site parking

Training on internal systems

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a transport office, such as a Transport Planner or Transport Administrator.
• Good understanding of UK road transport, routes, mileage and compliance.
• Willingness to work permanent night shifts (22:00 - 06:30).

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate nightly routes for a fleet of HGVs and vans.
• Brief and debrief drivers with required information and paperwork.
• Monitor vehicles, addressing delays and route changes.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours and tachograph regulations.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams regarding delivery times.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving mindset

IT system proficiency

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Routing software

Excel

Job description

Night Shift Transport Planner / Transport Clerk

Location: Redditch

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Night shift, 22:00 - 06:30, 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Are you an organised, calm‑under‑pressure Transport Planner who's happy working nights and enjoys keeping wheels turning and deliveries on time?

We're recruiting for a Night Shift Transport Planner / Transport Clerk to join a busy logistics operation based in Redditch. As a Transport Planner, you'll be part of a well‑established distribution site, working with a mixed fleet and a team of experienced drivers to make sure customer deliveries run smoothly and efficiently through the night.

The role

As the Night Shift Transport Planner, you will:

• Plan and allocate nightly routes and loads for a fleet of HGVs and vans.
• Brief and debrief drivers at the start and end of their shifts, ensuring they have all required information and paperwork.
• Monitor vehicles throughout the night, dealing with delays, route changes and customer updates as they arise.
• Check and input data into the transport management system (TMS), keeping records accurate and up to date.
• Help ensure compliance with WTD, drivers' hours and tachograph regulations.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams regarding delivery times, special requirements and any service issues.
• Handle general transport administration – PODs, manifests, booking times, delivery notes and reports.

You’ll be working in a fast‑paced environment where no two nights are the same, and where a strong Transport Planner really makes a difference.

About you

To be successful in this Transport Planner role, you’ll need:

• Experience working in a transport office – e.g. as a Transport Planner, Transport Administrator, Operations Clerk or similar.
• A good understanding of UK road transport, including routes, mileage and basic compliance.
• Confident communication skills – you’ll be talking to drivers, customers and colleagues throughout the night.
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Comfortable working with IT systems (TMS / routing software / Excel).
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset – you stay calm when plans change and can think on your feet.
• Willingness and ability to work a permanent night shift (22:00 - 06:30, 40 hours per week).

Experience within a 3PL or distribution environment would be an advantage, but similar Transport Planner or transport office experience will absolutely be considered.

What's on offer

• £35,000 per annum for a 40‑hour week.
• Permanent night shift Transport Planner role with genuine long‑term stability.
• On‑site parking and good local road links.
• Training on internal systems and processes.
• The chance to develop your career within a growing logistics operation.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Transport Planner / Transport Clerk looking for a permanent night shift role in the Redditch area, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the next stages.