Transport Planner

Heathrow Personnel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Sunbury is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate vehicle routes and support operational teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning skills and transport office experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of GBP36,500, working Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm.

Qualifications

• Transport office experience is crucial.
• Strong planning and coordination skills are essential.
• Good IT skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Planning daily vehicle routes and managing schedules.
• Communicating with customers and supporting operational teams.
• Managing and briefing drivers.

Skills

Planning and coordination skills

Transport office experience

Good IT skills

Clear communication

Confidence in decision-making

Knowledge of working time regulations

Job description

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Sunbury

Salary: GBP36,500

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am - 7pm

We're working with a busy logistics operation based in Sunbury who are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team.

This role involves route planning for deliveries and collections, day-to-day driver coordination, and working closely with internal teams and customers to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning daily vehicle routes and managing schedules
• Communicating with customers and supporting operational teams
• Managing and briefing drivers
• Reviewing processes to improve efficiency
• Supporting compliance, fleet checks, and transport systems
• Helping manage suppliers and contractors
• Providing occasional out-of-hours support and holiday cover

What you'll need:

• Strong planning and coordination skills
• Transport office experience
• Good IT skills
• Clear communication and confident decision-making
• Knowledge of working time regulations

If you're organised, confident under pressure and looking to take the next step in your transport career – apply today.