Transport Planner

Streamline Search; Slough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Planner in Slough to manage transport activities for Data Centre logistics. The ideal candidate should have strong UK/IE routing knowledge and experience in logistics operations. Responsibilities include planning schedules, liaising with teams to handle operational issues, and ensuring cost-effective delivery. The position offers a salary of £34,000 - £36,000 per annum, along with 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Standard company pension scheme

Smart casual dress code

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK/IE transport routing, scheduling, and logistics operations.
• Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Able to work proactively and adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily transport schedules, updating digital planning systems.
• Review incoming booking emails, amend route details and contact info.
• Oversee the daily transport operation for cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with teams to communicate any delays or operational issues.
• Finalise all scheduling allocations and load plans for vehicle utilisation.
• Justify and cost all subcontracted work.
• Conduct daily driver briefs and checks on delivery paperwork.

Skills

UK/IE transport routing

Scheduling and logistics operations

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Attention to detail

Job description

(Transport Planner) - Position Overview

Our client is a trusted and fast-growing transport and logistics provider, known for delivering high-value, time-critical solutions to clients across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. Specialising in white-glove delivery services and complex freight movements, they support a wide range of industries, including high-security and high-tech sectors.

With a strong focus on quality, customer service, and precision, our client is at the forefront of transport solutions for complex movements such as Data Centre operations; planning and managing full-service logistics from origin to final destination with care and efficiency.

Our client is now seeking a highly organised and adaptable Transport Planner to join their dedicated transport team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating transport activities, with a focus on full end-to-end project planning for Data Centre logistics.

This role plays a key part in ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery, working closely with drivers, warehouse teams, forwarders, clients, and internal departments to maintain high service levels. Strong geographical knowledge of the UK & Ireland and a solid understanding of vehicle routing is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage daily transport schedules, updating digital planning systems in real time.
• Review incoming booking emails, amend route details, crew names, and contact info as needed.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the transport operation, ensuring both cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with internal teams to communicate any delays, service changes, or operational issues.
• Finalise all scheduling allocations and load plans, maximising vehicle utilisation.
• Justify and cost all subcontracted work before confirmation.
• Read and action all delivery method statements, checking for required equipment and specific instructions.
• Conduct daily driver briefs and debriefs, ensuring tachograph data is scanned and recorded.
• Handle delivery paperwork checks for accuracy on times, instructions, and dates.
• Assist with local deliveries if required, during periods of driver shortages.
• Support the Transport Manager with investigations and escalations when necessary.

(Transport Planner) - Position Requirements

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of UK/IE transport routing, scheduling, and logistics operations
• Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
• Able to work proactively and adapt to changing situations quickly
• Experience working with or knowledge of white-glove services

Desirable:

• Previous experience planning logistics for Data Centre projects
• Experience working with subcontractors and 3PL coordination
• Knowledge of transport compliance and driver regulations

(Transport Planner) - Position Remuneration

• Salary: 34,000 - 36,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Holidays: 20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Pension: Standard company pension scheme
• Dress Code: Smart casual
• Work Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative logistics operation with opportunity for development and progression.

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.