Transport Planner

Anonymous; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture manufacturer is seeking a Transport Planner to manage fleet planning and route optimization. This full-time role will involve ensuring timely deliveries across the UK while maintaining legal compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong transport knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands. A competitive salary is offered, and the position includes a blend of office and work-from-home arrangements.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in transport planning is required.
• Knowledge of vehicle planning nationwide is necessary.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Plan drivers and fleet for nationwide deliveries.
• Efficiently route fleet while ensuring legal compliance.
• Adjust plans daily to meet operational needs.

Skills

Transport and vehicle routing knowledge

Good communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

National geographical knowledge

Ability to manage time

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A vacancy has arisen within the Transport department for a Transport Planner, working alongside the existing members of the Transport team. You will join our client on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary + benefits.

As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, they have had unsuppressed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen our position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success.

The Transport Planner role:

This position will suit a person with transport and vehicle routing knowledge.

Working hours will be 8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday. Once full training is completed, there will be set work-at-home days.

The key responsibilities of their Transport Planner will include:

• Planning the drivers and fleet both onsite and at the regional out-based depots to achieve set planned deliveries nationwide.
• Efficient routing of the fleet to maximise and maintain customer service whilst ensuring legal compliance with driver working hours and fuel utilisation.
• Adjusting plans daily to accommodate changes

To meet the requirements of their Transport Planner,

• Good national geographical and postcode knowledge.
• Experience of planning vehicles nationwide.
• A background in transport planning.

As their Transport Planner,

• Computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Able to manage your own work time to achieve timed daily duties.
• Able to work within a small team.
• You’ll be a confident communicator and proactive problem-solver, with a knack for planning, precision, and keeping operations running smoothly even under pressure.
• Quick thinker with the ability to manage multiple activities into an overall plan

This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary, however in order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become their Transport Planner, then please click apply today don’t miss out, they’d love to hear from you!