Transport Planner in Derby)

Cast UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics consultancy in England is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to manage vehicle movements and ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will be proficient in transport management systems and UK transport legislation. This role requires strong decision-making skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum is offered, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in logistics, ideally in fleet or transport planning.
• Strong decision-making skills in time-sensitive environments.
• Solid understanding of relevant transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using TMS.
• Ensure compliance with UK/EU regulations.
• Log issues like delays and breakdowns.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Fluent English communication

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Transport Planner (Full-Time)

Location: Derby

Hours: 10am-7pm Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join a fast-paced transport operations team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day planning of vehicle movements, ensuring routes are efficient, compliant, and delivered to a high standard. You'll work independently to keep operations running smoothly-maximising fleet availability, reducing cost, and supporting strong service performance.

What You'll Do

• Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using transport management systems (TMS) for both LTL and FTL movements
• Use strong knowledge of UK road networks, traffic patterns, and regional route constraints
• Ensure compliance with UK/EU regulations including driver hours, breaks, and tachograph rules
• Allocate jobs to drivers based on vehicle suitability, availability, and route requirements
• Log issues such as delays, breakdowns, and customer concerns as they arise
• Brief drivers on routes, hours, and delivery requirements, supporting them in real time
• Adjust plans quickly in response to delays, closures, weather, or staffing changes
• Liaise with subcontractors, agencies, and external partners to maintain service levels
• Produce reports on fleet availability, driver schedules, and planned maintenance

What You'll Bring

• Strong decision-making skills and commercial awareness in time-sensitive environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence communicating across the organisation
• Solid understanding of relevant transport legislation, including tachograph and Working Time Directive requirements
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-changing operational setting
• Fluent English communication skills

Preferred Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in logistics, ideally with a background in fleet or transport planning systems

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop within a growing, dynamic logistics function. Responsibilities may expand over time as the business evolves and as you progress in your career.

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com