Transport Planner

Pertemps; Slough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for a temporary role (minimum 2 months) with a 11:00am–7:00pm shift. You will support the transport operation, ensure route optimisation, fleet compliance and delivery performance for perishable goods and healthcare products.

The role requires planning routes, briefing drivers, monitoring tachograph rules, and delivering timely service in a fast-paced environment. DBS check willingness and good IT skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning roles.
• Strong route planning knowledge.
• Understanding of drivers' hours, tachograph and transport compliance.
• Fast-paced operational environment; strong communication and problem solving.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Confident with computer systems and IT.
• Experience in airfreight industry (Desirable).
• Checkable 5-year work history and willing to obtain DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Briefing and debriefing drivers at the start and end of shifts.
• Planning and optimising daily delivery and collection routes.
• Allocating work and managing driver resources effectively.
• Monitoring fleet utilisation and operational performance.
• Ensuring vehicles and drivers remain compliant with relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Monitoring driver hours, tachograph compliance and working time requirements.
• Managing any operational issues, delays or route changes throughout the day.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Monitoring delivery schedules and ensuring agreed time windows are achieved.
• Managing exceptions and providing contingency planning where required.
• Maintaining accurate transport and operational records.

Skills

Transport planning

Route planning

Drivers hours & tachograph

IT literate

Airfreight knowledge

DBS check

Job description

Contract: Temporary – Minimum 2 months
Salary: £16.83 per hour.
Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday, 11:00am–7:00pm.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join one of our clients, a leading freight and logistics company specialising in the transportation of perishable goods and healthcare products.

The successful candidate will support the transport operation, ensuring effective route planning, fleet compliance and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Briefing and debriefing drivers at the start and end of shifts
• Planning and optimising daily delivery and collection routes
• Allocating work and managing driver resources effectively
• Monitoring fleet utilisation and operational performance
• Ensuring vehicles and drivers remain compliant with relevant legislation and company procedures
• Monitoring driver hours, tachograph compliance and working time requirements
• Managing any operational issues, delays or route changes throughout the day
• Liaising with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery
• Monitoring delivery schedules and ensuring agreed time windows are achieved
• Managing exceptions and providing contingency planning where required
• Maintaining accurate transport and operational records

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a transport planning role
• Strong knowledge of route planning
• Understanding of drivers’ hours, tachograph and transport compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced operational environmentStrong communication and problem-solving skills
• Good geographical knowledge
• Confident using computer systems and IT literate
• Experience within the airfreight industry(Desirable)
• Checkable 5 year work history and willing to obtain DBS check.