Transport Planner

Taylor Stevenson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international logistics provider in the UK is seeking a Transport Planner to join their Wrexham operation. The role requires developing transport plans, managing operations, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have proven experience in transport planning, strong leadership abilities, and excellent organizational skills. The company offers competitive salary and the opportunity for career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport planning or logistics role is essential.
• Experience in chilled/frozen food movements is highly beneficial.
• Confident IT skills, particularly in Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient transport plans and manage daily operations.
• Ensure a high level of service delivery while maintaining compliance.
• Lead and support a team of Transport Coordinators.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Excellent organizational skills

IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Proactive problem-solving

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Taylor Stevenson is proud to be partnering with a well-established, international logistics provider specialising in temperature-controlled and cold-chain solutions. With a strong presence across Europe and the UK, business supports customers across sectors including food, pharmaceutical and specialist goods, delivering end- to-end logistics solutions from port handling and storage through to final delivery.

Due to continued growth at their Wrexham operation, we are recruiting an experienced Transport Planner to join a dynamic and fast-paced transport team. This is a key role within the operation, offering the opportunity to contribute to a growing business with a strong reputation for quality, compliance and customer service.

The Role

As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for developing efficient transport plans, managing daily operations, and ensuring a high level of service delivery while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing transport plans that meet operational and customer requirements
• Planning food movements (chilled/frozen experience highly beneficial)
• Managing drivers, compliance and performance, including being TachoMaster literate
• Overseeing day-to-day logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Liaising with internal departments to maintain smooth transport processes
• Providing excellent customer service by responding to enquiries and resolving issues promptly
• Using Excel to analyse data and produce reports that support operational improvement
• Maintaining accurate transport records and monitoring KPIs
• Leading, coaching and supporting a team of Transport Coordinators
• Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation and company policies

About You

You will be an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a busy logistics environment and enjoys taking ownership of transport operations.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a transport planning or logistics role (essential)
• CPC qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
• The ability to adapt quickly, learn new systems and solve problems effectively
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset

What's on Offer

• Salary: GBP35,000-GBP40,000 (depending on experience)
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 47.5 hours per week
• Start Date: ASAP
• Opportunity to join a growing international logistics business with long-term career prospects