Transport Planner in Tamworth)

Cast UK Limited; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a strategic Transport Planner to enhance their nationwide distribution network. This pivotal role involves planning and optimising transport operations, ensuring fleet efficiency, and maintaining compliance with regulations. You'll collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers while contributing to national distribution strategies through data analysis. Join a supportive and collaborative environment where your insights can significantly impact logistics operations. If you're an analytical thinker with a passion for transport planning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities to influence national distribution strategy

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK road network and national transport planning.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily routing and resource allocation across a multi-site network.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and ensure compliance with transport regulations.

Skills

UK road network knowledge

Transport planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ortec

Microlise

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Tamworth

Salary: £32,400 + Benefits

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics and a knack for optimising transport operations? A leading UK distribution business is seeking a Transport Planner to join their centralised transport team based in Tamworth.

This is a key role responsible for planning and enhancing the performance of a nationwide multi-drop network, ensuring maximum fleet efficiency and compliance with transport regulations.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Plan daily routing and resource allocation across a multi-site network
2. Maximise fleet utilisation and reduce delivery costs
3. Process export orders and ensure timely fulfilment
4. Maintain compliance with health & safety, driver hours, and transport legislation
5. Contribute to network strategy through data analysis and scenario modelling
6. Provide system support and generate performance reports
7. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party transport providers

What We're Looking For:

1. Strong knowledge of UK road network and national transport planning
2. Understanding of EU driver hours and operator licensing requirements
3. Comfortable with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Ortec or Microlise is a plus
4. Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills
5. Calm, logical thinker with the ability to meet tight deadlines
6. Full UK driving licence required

What's In It for You:

1. £32,400 basic salary
2. A comprehensive benefits package
3. Opportunities to influence national distribution strategy
4. A supportive and collaborative working environment

About Cast UK:

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in 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.