Transport Planner

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Coventry is seeking a Transport Planner to manage transport movements and customer inquiries. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in road freight transport planning, strong communication skills, and knowledge of driver regulations. This role involves working 42.5 hours a week, with benefits including bereavement leave and free on-site parking. Flexibility in shifts is available, with some Saturday work after training.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free On-site parking

Qualifications

• An understanding of driver hours and breaks, and loading limits is required.
• Basic knowledge of Customs procedures between the UK and Ireland is advantageous.
• At least two years of experience in road freight transport planning.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with customers via email and phone.
• Booking on transport movements from clients.
• Assigning vehicles and effectively communicating with drivers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

IT literate

Understanding of driver hours and breaks

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Transport Planner
Location: Coventry
Salary: From A GBP 35,000
Hours of Work: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexibility on daily shift pattern to suit the successful applicant, in line with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with customers by email and phone to update the status of their consignment
• Responding to customer queries in a timely and personable manner
• Receiving and booking on transport movements from clients
• Assigning vehicles and trailers to transport movements, and effectively communicating instruction to relevant drivers
• Communicating with clients in a clear and timely manner
• Administration of PODs and job pricing

Requirements

• An understanding of driver hours and breaks, and loading limits is required to perform the functions of the role
• Basic knowledge of Customs procedures between the UK and Ireland would be an advantage
• IT literate and have a strong grasp of spoken and written English (though this can be as a second language)
• At least two years experience in road freight transport planning of artic vehicles
• Previous experience dealing with temperature controlled or pharmaceutical goods would be an advantage but is not a requirement. Training will be provided in this area for compliance purposes

Additional Information

The role is Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on daily shift pattern to suit the candidate in line with business needs. The office is operational. Contract working hours will be 42.5 hr per week, shift hours TBA upon successful application. After a training period, one Saturday shift in 5 would be required, with a day in lieu the previous week.

Benefits

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Free On-site parking

Closing date: 14.02.2026 (this may be brought forward depending on successful applications)

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