Transport Planner

Zoom Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in St Helens seeks a proactive Transport Planner to coordinate deliveries and improve operational performance. Candidates should have experience in transport planning or logistics, and strong organisational skills are essential. The role offers a full-time position with a salary between £30,000 and £32,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience with transport planning or similar logistics role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve delivery-related issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily transport operations, maximising efficiency.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams for smooth operations.
• Monitor delivery performance and respond to changes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Transport Planner

We are working on behalf of a global leader based in St Helens to find a proactive and highly organised Transport Planner to join their logistics team, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating deliveries, ensuring the products reach customers safely and on time. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting operational performance and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily transport operations, maximising fleet efficiency and utilisation.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery operations.
• Monitor delivery performance and respond to unexpected changes or delays.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, health & safety standards, and company policies.
• Resolve delivery-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the logistics function.

We are looking for someone with experience with transport planning or a similar logistics role with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills. This is a Monday to Friday full‑time permanent opportunity with a salary of £30‑32k PA.

To apply for this position, please send an up-to-date CV to Lilly Douglas or call us. Please note that due to the high level of applicants we are not able to respond to unsuccessful candidates, and if you have not been contacted within sev...