Transport Planner in Epping)

Cast UK Limited; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Cast UK is recruiting an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy transport operation in North Weald, near Epping. This full-time, permanent role involves managing daily collections and deliveries, optimising routes and fleet utilisation while ensuring compliance with transport legislation.

You will work with drivers, customers and subcontractors to keep schedules running smoothly and tackle operational challenges with proactive planning and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport planning or logistics environment.
• Ability to stay calm and organised in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong knowledge of Driver Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Experience with transport management systems or planning software.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily deliveries and collections to meet customer time windows.
• Optimise routes, vehicle utilisation and driver schedules.
• Liaise with drivers regarding routes, delays and issues.
• Communicate with customers and manage delivery expectations.
• Coordinate subcontractors when required.
• Ensure compliance with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and transport legislation.
• Conduct driver briefings and debriefings and document accurately.
• Monitor late loads and transport performance.
• Maintain transport records and planning systems.
• Coordinate vehicle checks, servicing and MOT requirements.
• Complete transport administration and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service levels.

Skills

Transport planning

Fleet coordination

Logistics

Driver Hours

Tachograph rules

Planning software

Route planning

Communication

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Epping

Salary: £37,000 + Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and fast-paced transport operation in North Weald.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in transport planning, fleet coordination or logistics who can effectively manage daily collections and deliveries, optimise fleet utilisation and ensure compliance with transport legislation.

You will work closely with drivers, customers and subcontractors, ensuring schedules run efficiently while responding quickly to operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily collections and deliveries, meeting customer requirements and time windows.
• Optimise routes, vehicle utilisation and driver schedules to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Liaise with drivers regarding routes, delays and operational issues.
• Communicate with customers and manage expectations around deliveries.
• Source and coordinate subcontractors when required.
• Ensure compliance with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and relevant transport legislation.
• Conduct driver briefings and debriefings, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Monitor and report on late loads and transport performance.
• Maintain accurate transport records and planning systems.
• Coordinate vehicle checks, servicing and MOT requirements.
• Complete transport administration and maintain relevant documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service levels.

About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a transport planning or logistics environment, with the ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced operation.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Logistics Planner, Transport Coordinator, Fleet Planner or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Driver Hours, tachograph regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Experience using transport management systems or planning software.
• Experience coordinating drivers and/or transport teams.
• Strong geographical and route-planning knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of cost-effective transport planning.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
• A proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join an established transport operation in a key planning position, with responsibility for fleet efficiency, driver coordination, customer service and day-to-day transport performance.

Salary: £37,000 + Benefits

Location: Epping

Hours: 9:00am - 19:00pm

Contract: Permanent

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