Transport Planner – Control Tower, Derby (Temp to Perm)

Pertemps Derby; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Derby is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to efficiently plan and route vehicles in a fast-paced environment. The role requires supervisory experience in transport planning, strong knowledge of UK geography, and excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and capable of managing subcontractor relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for long-term security within a supportive company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport planning role at a supervisory level.
• Experience working with subcontractors.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and route vehicles efficiently to ensure full utilisation of resources.
• Liaise with customer service teams to resolve delivery related issues.
• Manage subcontractor usage and ensure costs align with agreed rates.

Skills

Transport planning experience

UK geographical knowledge

Microsoft Office including Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

ESP systems

GTS systems

Job description

A logistics firm in Derby is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to efficiently plan and route vehicles in a fast-paced environment. The role requires supervisory experience in transport planning, strong knowledge of UK geography, and excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and capable of managing subcontractor relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for long-term security within a supportive company.