Transport Planner

Chase and Holland; Worksop; Hybrid; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Company pension

Medicash healthcare

Death in Service

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Onsite canteen

Ongoing training and career develop

Job summary

Chase & Holland in Worksop is seeking a Transport Planner to join our award-winning transport and logistics operation. You will support the Senior Planning Team to deliver an efficient, customer-focused transport operation on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

The role includes communicating plans to drivers and subcontractors, maintaining service levels, and using TMS tools. Hybrid work is available after probation, with excellent benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive Transport Planner with experience in busy logistics environments.
• Experience in transport planning, planning coordination and providing driver support.
• Knowledge of Transport Management Systems (TMS) and strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Planning Team with day-to-day transport plan execution.
• Manage planning inbox and prioritise requests effectively.
• Communicate daily plans to drivers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with drivers to resolve issues and ensure on-time deliveries and collections.
• Record journey details, trailer numbers and demurrage; assist with hours and timesheets.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Driver liaison

Time management

Proactive attitude

Education

CPC qualification

Class 1 Licence

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Overview

Transport Planner – Worksop – c.£35,000

We are working with an award-winning transport and logistics business to recruit a Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation specialising in construction logistics, where you'll support the Senior Planning Team in delivering an efficient, customer-focused transport operation.

Working on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day execution of the transport plan, ensuring deliveries and collections run smoothly while maintaining excellent communication with drivers, customers and internal teams. This role would suit someone with previous transport planning experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to further develop their career.

Package & Benefits

• c.£35,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (4:00am - 4:00pm)
• Hybrid working available following successful probation
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Medicash healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite canteen
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Planning Team with the day-to-day execution of the transport plan
• Manage planning inbox communications and prioritise requests effectively
• Communicate daily plans to drivers and subcontractors
• Liaise with drivers to resolve operational issues and ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time
• Debrief drivers, accurately recording journey information, trailer numbers and demurrage
• Assist with driver hours and timesheet management
• Escalate operational issues to Senior Planners where appropriate
• Work closely with Customer Services and Operations to maintain high service levels

About You

We are looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner with previous planning experience who enjoys working in a busy logistics environment.

• Previous experience within a Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator or Logistics Planning role
• Experience working within a transport, logistics or distribution environment
• Knowledge of Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise workloads and adapt quickly to changing operational demands
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with drivers, customers and internal stakeholders

Desirable

• CPC qualification
• Class 1 Licence
• Experience within construction logistics or flatbed operations
• Customer Service qualification

If you are interested in finding out more about this Transport Planner opportunity, please click 'apply now'.

Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire