Transport Planner / Administrator

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme (Disount

Health & wellness schemes

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is looking for a Transport Planner / Administrator to join our expanding transport and logistics team. The role will involve planning routes, coordinating drivers, and ensuring smooth deliveries while maintaining accurate documentation.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day operations, comply with transport regulations, and contribute to an excellent customer experience. Training and development opportunities are included to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics or planning role.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and tachograph regulations would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and administration skills.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Looking to work for a market leading company that will invest in your career in a flexible role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily vehicle routes and driver allocations.
• Liaise with drivers and customers to plan deliveries.
• Maintain transport records, delivery paperwork and compliance documentation.
• Assist with driver hours, tachograph and transport compliance administration.
• Support fleet maintenance scheduling, MOTs and servicing requirements.
• General transport office administration duties.

Skills

Transport planning

Administration

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Transport Planner / Administrator

28'000- 40'000 (DOE) + Training & Development + Employee Assistance Programme (Discounts, Medical assistance + Health & wellness schemes) + Holiday + Pension

Office based: Bilsthorpe - Commutable from Newark-on-Trent, Mansfield, Lincoln, Nottingham, Derby, Alfreton, Ollerton, Worksop, Chesterfield, Retford

Do you have experience as a Transport Co‑ordinator, Planner, Administrator or similar looking for a secure permanent role with a highly successful and continually expanding family‑run company, known for looking after their dedicated employees?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leader in a fast‑paced role, where you will quickly become a valued member of a small and highly motivated and successful transport and logistics team.

In this role you will support the day‑to‑day planning and administration of a growing transport operation, by ensuring vehicles, drivers and deliveries are scheduled efficiently whilst ensuring an excellent customer experience.

This role would suit either an experienced Transport Planner looking for their next position, or a junior / graduate planner or logistics administrator looking for training, development and longer‑term career progression, with a great company who will invest in your career.

The Role:

• Plan and schedule daily vehicle routes and driver allocations
• Liaise with drivers and customers to plan deliveries
• Maintain transport records, delivery paperwork and compliance documentation
• Assist with driver hours, tachograph and transport compliance administration
• Support fleet maintenance scheduling, MOTs and servicing requirements
• General transport office administration duties

The Person:

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics or planning role
• Knowledge of transport compliance, driver hours and tachograph regulations would be advantageous
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Looking to work for a market leading company who will invest in your career in a flexible role

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.