Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is looking for a Transport Planner to develop efficient transport plans and manage daily operations. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in transport planning and strong leadership skills. Key duties include compliance management, KPI monitoring, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, depending on experience, and an opportunity for career growth in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport planning or logistics role.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and support a team.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transport plans that meet operational needs.
• Manage day-to-day logistics operations for timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Transport planning experience

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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: £35,000-£40,000 (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