Transport Planner

ARC Group; Woolpit Heath; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

ARC Recruitment is working with a well-established organisation operating a nationwide distribution network in the construction materials sector to hire a Transport Planner. Join a professional transport team and coordinate the daily movements of a national LGV fleet, ensuring efficient planning, customer satisfaction and compliant operations across the UK.

The role suits someone with UK transport planning experience, strong driver liaison skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach, with

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy UK transport planning environment.
• Experience planning LGV vehicles across a UK-wide distribution network.
• Knowledge of flatbed operations or construction materials.
• Strong understanding of UK transport legislation and driver compliance.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Producing effective daily transport plans for a nationwide fleet of LGV flatbed vehicles.
• Allocating work to drivers while considering delivery priorities, driver hours and vehicle availability.
• Monitoring vehicle movements throughout the day and responding quickly to operational changes.
• Building strong working relationships with drivers, customers, warehouse teams and other internal departments.
• Maximising fleet utilisation while maintaining high levels of service and controlling transport costs.
• Ensuring all transport activities comply with current legislation, including Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and operator compliance requirements.
• Resolving delivery issues and providing practical solutions to minimise disruption.
• Maintaining accurate transport records and supporting continuous improvements across the operation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

UK road network

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Job description

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next challenge within a busy, fast-moving transport operation?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation operating a nationwide distribution network within the construction materials sector. This is an opportunity to become part of a professional transport team where you'll play a key role in coordinating the movement of a modern fleet, ensuring customers receive an efficient and reliable service across the UK.

This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering a first-class transport operation.

The Role

As Transport Planner, you'll be responsible for coordinating the daily movements of a national fleet of LGV flatbed vehicles. Working closely with drivers, customers and internal departments, you'll ensure deliveries are planned efficiently, resources are utilised effectively and customer expectations are consistently met.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing effective daily transport plans for a nationwide fleet of LGV flatbed vehicles.
• Allocating work to drivers while considering delivery priorities, driver hours and vehicle availability.
• Monitoring vehicle movements throughout the day and responding quickly to operational changes.
• Building strong working relationships with drivers, customers, warehouse teams and other internal departments.
• Maximising fleet utilisation while maintaining high levels of service and controlling transport costs.
• Ensuring all transport activities comply with current legislation, including Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and operator compliance requirements.
• Resolving delivery issues and providing practical solutions to minimise disruption.
• Maintaining accurate transport records and supporting continuous improvements across the operation.

About You

We're looking for someone who already has experience within a busy UK transport planning environment and enjoys the challenge of coordinating a national operation.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner or Transport Coordinator position.
• Experience planning LGV vehicles across a UK-wide distribution network.
• Knowledge of flatbed operations or construction materials would be a distinct advantage.
• A sound understanding of UK transport legislation and driver compliance requirements.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

What’s in it for You?

• Salary of £35,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working pattern, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• No weekend working
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Free on-site parking
• Join a successful and growing business with long-term career prospects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're an experienced Transport Planner looking to join a stable business where your planning expertise can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

ARC Recruitment operates in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, and all applicable UK employment legislation. We are committed to equal opportunities and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and all relevant data protection laws, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.