Transport Planner - Heavy Haulage

DataCareers; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Transport Planner specializing in heavy haulage. This role involves planning complex transport operations, ensuring compliance with STGO regulations, and delivering exceptional service to clients. You will coordinate with local authorities, manage fleet scheduling, and support drivers with clear communication. With a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the transport sector. Join a dynamic team and take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and scheduling a multi-vehicle fleet.
• Strong knowledge of abnormal load route notifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scheduling a cost-effective heavy haulage transport fleet.
• Prepare and submit STGO Category 3 route notifications.

Skills

Transport Planning

STGO Regulations Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

OLAT Training or Transport Manager CPC

Tools

Transport Planning Software

Job description

Transport Planner - Heavy Haulage

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by DataCareers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Transport Planner (Heavy Haulage) | Warwickshire| Competitive Salary up to £40-50k

Are you an experienced Transport Planner with a background in heavy haulage? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to support the planning and execution of complex transport operations, ensuring compliance with STGO regulations and delivering exceptional service to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Transport Planner (Heavy Haulage) | Warwickshire| Competitive Salary up to £40-50k

Are you an experienced Transport Planner with a background in heavy haulage? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to support the planning and execution of complex transport operations, ensuring compliance with STGO regulations and delivering exceptional service to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and scheduling a cost-effective heavy haulage transport fleet.

• Prepare and submit STGO Category 3 route notifications, liaising with local authorities and structural owners to ensure safe and efficient routes.

• Coordinate with police forces to arrange cost-effective abnormal load escorts.

• Work closely with customers and internal teams to optimise fleet utilisation and reschedule work as needed.

• Brief and support heavy haulage and escort drivers, ensuring clear communication of job requirements.

• Oversee vehicle maintenance scheduling in coordination with workshops.

• Provide out-of-hours support on a rota basis for live projects.

• Maintain transport management system records and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in planning and scheduling a multi-vehicle fleet.

• Strong knowledge of abnormal load route notifications and STGO regulations.

• IT proficiency and experience with transport planning software.

• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.

• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• OLAT Training or Transport Manager CPC.

• Familiarity with technical drawings.

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths & English.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on large-scale transport projects in a dynamic environment.

• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in heavy haulage transport planning, apply now or get in touch for more details!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DataCareers by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Transport Planner” roles.

Warwick, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Coventry, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Rugby, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Daventry, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

associate transport planner – birmingham

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 9 hours ago

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 6 hours ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Transport Planner Apprentice - Birmingham

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago

Procurement Category Manager - Logistics

Public Sector – Principal / Associate – Birmingham

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Engineering Manager - Logistics Integration

Coventry, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Development Planning – Consultant / Senior / Principal – Birmingham

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Transport Planning and Consultancy Graduate Scheme

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago

Electricity Distribution - Network Planner

Project Manager – Technical Operations Heavy Lift Logistics

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago

Project Engineer – Heavy Lift and Transport Operations

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Engineer/ Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rail Stations

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.