Transport Planner

The Haulage Family Ltd.; Walsall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haulage Family Ltd. in Aldridge/Walsall is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate daily transport operations on-site.

You will plan routes, allocate vehicles, and schedule drivers to meet customer delivery requirements, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include monitoring live transport activities, resolving delays, updating transport management systems, and communicating clearly with drivers, customers, and internal teams to improve efficiency and service

Qualifications

• Design efficient, compliant routes and schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day fleet activity and resource allocation.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and colleagues.
• Experience in road haulage, logistics, or supply chain operations is beneficial.
• Proficiency with transport management or routing software and basic IT tools (Excel, email).
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work under time pressure.
• Vocational training or qualification in logistics, transport, or related disciplines is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport operations, including planning routes, allocating vehicles, and scheduling drivers to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor live transport activities and resolve issues or delays.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Update transport management systems and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and service quality.

Skills

Transport Planning

Transport Modelling

Transportation Management

Operations Management

Communication

Road Haulage

Logistics

Education

Logistics qualification

Tools

Transport Management Software

Excel

Job description

Company Description

We are a Midlands-based haulage company delivering professional, reliable, and trusted transport solutions across the UK. As a FORS Gold accredited operator with ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management certifications, we maintain high standards in safety, quality, compliance, and environmental responsibility. Our modern, state-of-the-art fleet includes curtain-sided trailers, temperature-controlled trailers, rigid tippers, and concrete mixers, enabling us to meet diverse transport requirements. By combining advanced vehicles and technology with experienced drivers, we ensure every delivery is managed safely, efficiently, and with a strong focus on customer service.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Transport Planner role based in Aldridge/Walsall. The Transport Planner will coordinate daily transport operations, including planning routes, allocating vehicles, and scheduling drivers to meet customer delivery requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring live transport activities, resolving issues or delays, and maintaining clear communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams. The role also involves updating transport management systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and contributing to continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and service quality.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Transportation Planning and Transport Modelling to design efficient, compliant routes and schedules.
• Candidates should possess skills in Transportation Management and Operations Management to oversee day-to-day fleet activity and resource allocation.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills to liaise effectively with drivers, customers, and colleagues.
• Experience in road haulage, logistics, or supply chain operations is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with transport management or routing software and basic IT tools (e.g., Excel, email systems) is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work under time pressure are important.
• Relevant vocational training or a qualification in logistics, transport, or related disciplines is an advantage.