Transport Planner

Alecto Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment firm is looking for a Transport Planner to join a family-run dairy logistics business in Wrexham. This role includes planning milk collection and delivery routes, solving logistical problems, and maintaining transport records. Ideal candidates have transport planning experience and strong organisational skills. The position offers a salary between £25k-£35k with supportive team dynamics and long-term growth opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed evenings off

Long-term growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics is required.
• Bonus for experience in dairy or agriculture.
• Must have strong problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule milk collection and delivery routes.
• Communicate with drivers, farmers, and customers.
• Solve last-minute problems and maintain compliance.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Logistics experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Transport Planner - Wrexham 25k-35k, 4 on / 4 off

Alecto Recruitment are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a family-run dairy logistics business in Wrexham. Take control of a growing milk tanker fleet and make an impact every day.

Why You'll Love This Role

• 4 on / 4 off, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (often finishing 5:30-6:00 PM) - evenings free!
• 30k-35k + long-term growth opportunities
• Supportive, family-run team - your ideas matter
• Be at the heart of keeping the region's milk supply moving

What You'll Do

• Plan and schedule milk collection and delivery routes
• Communicate with drivers, farmers, dairies, and customers
• Solve last-minute problems, delays, and breakdowns
• Maintain compliance and accurate transport records

Who We're Looking For

• Transport planning or logistics experience (dairy/agriculture a bonus)
• Strong problem-solving, organisation, and IT skills
• Calm under pressure and practical

(Logistics Planner/Transport Coordinator/Fleet Planner/Distribution Planner/Delivery Planner/Operations Planner/Route Planner)

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.