Transport Planner

Pertemps Derby; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics company is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team in Derby. This role involves planning and routing vehicles to ensure efficient operations within a busy control tower environment. Candidates should have supervisory level experience in transport planning, strong UK geographical knowledge, and be confident with Microsoft Office. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable planner seeking long-term growth and security.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport planning role at a supervisory level.
• Strong UK geographical knowledge is preferred.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and route vehicles efficiently to utilise resources.
• Liaise with customer service teams to resolve delivery issues.
• Manage subcontractor usage and align costs with agreed rates.

Skills

Transport planning experience

UK geographical knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

ESP systems

GTS systems

Job description

Transport Planner

Alvaston, Derby

£32,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a fast paced Food and Beverage logistics operation based in Derby. This role sits within a busy control tower environment and plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and cost effective planning and routing of vehicles across the network.

Hours of Work

09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday

Temp to perm

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and route vehicles efficiently to ensure full utilisation of resources
• Liaise with customer service teams to resolve delivery related issues
• Ensure all vehicles are planned in line with customer SLAs
• Manage subcontractor usage and ensure costs align with agreed rates
• Resolve subcontractor financial queries in a timely manner
• Work closely with Transport Managers to address operational issues
• Provide final route plans to the warehouse within agreed deadlines
• Plan ahead for peak periods and secure necessary transport resource
• Support performance monitoring against customer KPIs

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in a transport planning role at a supervisory level
• Experience working with subcontractors
• Strong UK geographical knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Confident user of Microsoft Office including Excel
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong organisational, time management and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of ESP or GTS systems would be desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner looking for long term security in a growing and supportive business.

Interested? Apply with your CV today