Transport Planner

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national distributor is seeking a Transport Planner to join its centralised planning team in Hartlepool, England. This key operational role involves day-to-day vehicle routing and ensuring safe, compliant transport operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong collaboration and planning skills, alongside a comprehensive understanding of transport legislation. Preferred qualifications include Transport Manager CPC and prior transport planning experience. The position offers an opportunity to improve operational efficiency and maintain compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational capability.
• Effective time management and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining compliance.
• Strong IT and systems capability.
• A proactive approach to building a positive, harmonious working environment.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and adhering to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Scheduling all vehicles for the allocated sites/region.
• Managing driver holidays and absences to ensure service continuity.
• Coordinating driver briefing and de‑briefing with regional traffic operators.
• Producing and maintaining accurate operational and performance reporting.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Planning capability

Time management

IT capability

Problem-solving skills

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Hartlepool

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be partnering with a national distributor that, due to continued expansion, is seeking to appoint a Transport Planner to join its centralised planning team.

This is a key operational role responsible for the day‑to‑day routing and utilisation of vehicles, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient transport operations across the allocated sites or region.

The Role

Reporting into the transport leadership team, the Transport Planner will be responsible for delivering effective vehicle planning while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing and adhering to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and procedures
• Scheduling all vehicles for the allocated sites/region
• Managing driver holidays and absences to ensure service continuity
• Coordinating driver briefing and de‑briefing with regional traffic operators
• Ensuring drivers attend all mandatory and operational training
• Ensuring vehicle availability for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Managing depot fuel stock levels
• Producing and maintaining accurate operational and performance reporting
• Ensuring all planning objectives are met and exceeded wherever possible

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent planning and organisational capability
• Effective time management and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining compliance
• Strong IT and systems capability
• The ability to motivate and engage teams around best practice and regulatory compliance
• A proactive approach to building a positive, harmonious working environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills with effective use of available resources
• A comprehensive understanding of transport legislation, compliance and regulatory requirements

Qualifications & Experience (Preferred)

• Transport Manager CPC
• Previous experience in a transport planning environment