Transport Planner

Simply Jobsworth; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Company events

Casual dress

Development opportunities

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth is seeking an experienced UK Transport Planner to join a busy logistics operation on-site in the United Kingdom. You will plan movements, maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure compliant, professional transport services.

The role covers driver planning, compliance with Hours/Regulations, liaising with drivers, customers and suppliers, and identifying efficiency improvements. A CPC qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years Transport Planning experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in groupage planning and trailer backloading.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and transport operations.
• Experience working with drivers and transport planning/TMS systems.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and make quick operational decisions.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan UK transport movements, routes, groupage and trailer backloads efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage daily driver planning, briefings and debriefings.
• Monitor driver performance, delays, demurrage and operational issues.
• Maintain driver, vehicle and transport compliance.
• Ensure drivers have the correct documentation and customer instructions.
• Arrange agency driver cover for holidays and sickness.
• Monitor fuel, tolls, parking and other transport costs.
• Maintain accurate bookings, manifests and transport records on the TMS.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, suppliers, operations and compliance teams.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Regulations, Operator Licence requirements and company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels and profitability.

Skills

Transport planning

Groupage planning

Trailer backloading

Driver management

UK geography

TMS experience

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

National CPC qualification

Job description

UK TRANSPORT PLANNER REQUIRED

Location: On-site
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-19:00 (30-minute break)
Salary: £30,000-£34,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced UK Transport Planner to join a busy logistics operation. This is a key role responsible for planning a mixed fleet, maximising vehicle utilisation and revenue, and ensuring an efficient, compliant and professional transport service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan UK transport movements, routes, groupage and trailer backloads efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage daily driver planning, briefings and debriefings.
• Monitor driver performance, delays, demurrage and operational issues.
• Maintain driver, vehicle and transport compliance.
• Ensure drivers have the correct documentation and customer instructions.
• Arrange agency driver cover for holidays and sickness.
• Monitor fuel, tolls, parking and other transport costs.
• Maintain accurate bookings, manifests and transport records on the TMS.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, suppliers, operations and compliance teams.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Regulations, Operator Licence requirements and company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels and profitability.

Essential Experience:

• Minimum 4 years' Transport Planning experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in groupage planning and trailer backloading.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and transport operations.
• Experience working with drivers and transport planning/TMS systems.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and make quick operational decisions.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Good IT skills, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Desirable:

• National CPC qualification.
• Previous experience in fleet compliance and transport operations.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Casual dress
• Permanent position with opportunities for development

If you have strong experience in UK transport planning, groupage and backloading and are looking for a long-term position within a busy logistics operation, we would like to hear from you.