Transport Planner

The Strega Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and fuel distribution company seeks a Transport Planner to optimize delivery operations in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will manage routing plans, adapt to daily challenges, and contribute to a dynamic dispatch team. Gain valuable logistics experience in a fast-paced environment focused on efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex, multi-site logistics environment.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable, and results-driven.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Mobilising daily operations – ensuring drivers are ready.
• Planning routes for maximum efficiency.
• Monitoring driver performance in real-time.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

GCSE (or equivalent)

Tools

Fleetwatch tool

Microsoft Excel

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About Our Client

Our client is a leading name in national logistics and fuel distribution. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering exceptional service with precision, speed, and safety.

Dispatcher/ Transport Planner

Location: Birmingham

Department: Operations – Dispatch

Job Type: Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is a leading name in national logistics and fuel distribution. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering exceptional service with precision, speed, and safety.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Dispatcher to join their dynamic Regional Dispatch Team. Based at one of the dispatch centres, you'll be responsible for delivering and executing optimised transport plans using our In-House planning system, supporting drivers, and acting as a key link between operations, sales, and customers.

What You'll Be Doing

Mobilising daily operations – ensure drivers are ready and set up for success.

Managing NDRs and recycling Line of Business (LOB) using our Fleetwatch tool.

Deploying and refining delivery plans using the In-House platform.

Proactively communicating with internal stakeholders to ensure plan execution.

Monitoring driver performance in real-time to adjust and optimise deliveries.

Problem-solving on the go, adapting to same-day requests where capacity allows.

Planning Routes

Within the team you will be strategically planning every route for maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.

Optimized routes

Real-time traffic updates

Fuel savings

Happy drivers, faster deliveries!

Behind every smooth delivery is a smart plan.

Shifts & Focus Areas

Early Shift: Driver setup and morning mobilisation.

Day Shift: Plan execution, NDR management, stakeholder support.

Late Shift: Building and deploying the most optimal plan for next-day delivery.

What We're Looking For

Experience in a complex, multi-site logistics environment

Analytical thinker with hands-on routing/planning experience

Knowledge of vehicle routing tools

Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)

Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder skills

Calm under pressure, adaptable, and results-driven

Experience in fuel distribution or multi-drop logistics is a plus

Requirements

GCSE (or equivalent)

Excellent written and spoken English

Office-based role Birmingham

What Success Looks Like

• 100% Plan vs Actual delivery execution
• High volume of recycled LOB
• Recovery of missed deliveries
• Increased productivity and delivery throughput
  
  

Why Join Them?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of dispatch operations. We offer a fast-paced environment, real responsibility from day one, and opportunities to develop your logistics and leadership skills.

Apply Now

Ready to optimise deliveries and make a real impact?

Apply today and be part of a team that keeps things moving.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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