Transport Planner

Noble Recruiting Ltd.; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Stanford-le-Hope. This full-time, permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage complex logistics operations across the UK. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in transport planning, a strong customer service focus, and excellent IT skills. You will be responsible for coordinating collections and deliveries, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and utilizing transport planning software to optimize operations. Join a respected logistics business that values career development and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a transport planning role.
• Excellent understanding of UK logistics and transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate UK-wide collections and deliveries.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers and suppliers.

Skills

Transport Planning

Customer Service

Logistics Operations

IT Literacy

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

Transport Planning Software

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Transport: Own vehicle is essential due to the location

Noble Recruiting are working on behalf of a well-established logistics company in Stanford-le-Hope to find an experienced Transport Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident planner to join a dynamic and fast-paced team managing complex UK-wide operations within international supply chains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate UK-wide collections and deliveries

• Act as the main point of contact for customers, hauliers, suppliers, and internal teams (including Warehouse and Customer Service)

• Ensure full legal and compliance procedures are followed

• Use transport planning software to schedule deliveries, manage haulier bookings, negotiate rates and apply any additional customer charges

• Support the transport function in generating new business opportunities and improving vehicle utilisation

• Be flexible to support operations outside of core hours when required (calls/emails for urgent issues)

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a transport planning role

• Excellent understanding of UK logistics and transport operations

• Confident communicator with strong customer service focus

• High IT literacy and knowledge of driver hours, tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Ability to work well under pressure in a reactive environment

• Knowledge of refrigerated (reefer) transport is desirable but not essential

To apply, please submit your CV or contact our team for further details.

This is a full-time permanent position offering excellent career development within a respected logistics business.