Transport Planner

Streamline Services Consultancy Limited; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics operation in Tilbury is seeking an experienced Transport Planner. The role involves creating and monitoring transport plans, ensuring compliance with regulations. Key qualifications include groupage work expertise and knowledge of fleet management. This is a hands-on position in a dynamic environment, offering a salary range of £34,000-£40,000 plus bonuses, with flexible shifts Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Annual salary reviews

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Groupage work is essential.
• Knowledge of fleet management and driver hours regulations.
• Must be flexible to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Creating efficient transport plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Monitoring and adjusting plans to handle changes or challenges.
• Collaborating with drivers, internal teams, and external partners.
• Using planning software for route optimization.

Skills

Groupage work experience

Fleet management knowledge

Decision-making under pressure

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Streamline Recruitment are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy logistics operation based in Thurrock. This is a permanent role with an immediate start available.

You'll be planning nationwide groupage and multidrop routes, keeping operations running smoothly and ensuring compliance with driver hours and fleet management requirements. It's a hands‑on role in a fast‑moving environment, so you'll need to be confident making decisions and finding solutions on the go.

Responsibilities

• Creating efficient transport plans to meet delivery schedules.
• Monitoring and adjusting plans to deal with changes or challenges.
• Working closely with drivers, internal teams, and external partners.
• Using planning software to optimise routes and vehicle use.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Groupage work is essential.
• Knowledge of fleet management and driver hours regulations.
• Flexible to work shifts.

Benefits

• Salary £34,000-£40,000 DOE + discretionary bonus.
• Monday - Friday flexibility with shifts ( 05:00-15:00 / 08:00-18:00 / 10:00-19:00 ).
• Pension scheme, annual salary reviews, and life assurance.

If you're ready for your next challenge in transport planning, get in touch with Streamline Recruitment today.