TRANSPORT PLANNER

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

Job summary

Pertemps Heathrow is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for a temporary assignment to support freight and logistics operations, focusing on route optimisation, fleet compliance and delivery performance.

The role involves briefing drivers, planning daily delivery routes, monitoring driver hours and tachographs, and collaborating with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure on-time service and accurate records.

Qualifications

• 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 environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Confident using computer systems and IT.
• Experience within the airfreight industry (Desirable).

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

Route planning

Driver hours

Tachograph

Transport compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Geography

IT literacy

Airfreight experience

Job description

Transport Planner

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 environment
• Strong 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.