Transport Planner - (January Start)

Think Specialist Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Transport Co-Ordinator. The role involves planning and coordinating international road transport operations and requires significant experience in logistics. Candidates must be proactive, have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary between £30,000 and £32,000, along with various benefits such as hybrid working and private health insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Company bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Employee incentive programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant operational experience in international transport and logistics.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily international transport operations.
• Collaborate with drivers and partners to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Monitor vehicle movements for efficient transport flows.

Skills

Operational experience

Legal compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Transport Co-Ordinator - Hemel Hempstead

Are you looking to begin 2026 with an exciting new job to step into?

Think Specialist Recruitment are exclusively working with an award-winning company operating in the international logistics and transport industry. Based in Hemel Hempstead, our client are looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join their thriving team.

The ideal candidate with have strong prior experience working as a transport planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating international road transport operations, managing complex activities to ensure smooth and efficient deliveries across multiple countries.

This is a full-time role, working from Monday to Friday, typically either 8.30 to 17.00 or 9.00 to 17.30. Please note before applying; due to location, we can only consider candidates that drive and have access to a vehicle.

On offer is a competitive salary ( 30,000 - 32,000) plus excellent benefits including:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Company bonus scheme
• Hybrid working.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme.
• Employee incentive programme
• Free parking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule daily international and cross-border road transport operations, optimising routes and resources.
• Collaborate closely with drivers and partners to ensure schedules are met and operations remain on track
• Monitor vehicle movements to ensure smooth, efficient transport flows.
• Proactively monitor orders, prioritise outstanding shipments, and ensure everything is processed and delivered on schedule.
• Manage collections and deliveries, ensuring all transport data is recorded and maintained accurately in the system.
• Manage queries with a focus on prompt resolution to ensure consistently high service quality.
• Maintain high service standards by managing transport processes with precision and attention to detail.

What We're Looking For:

• Significant operational experience and a proven track record in a comparable role within an international transport and logistics environment.
• Good understanding of legal compliance and regulations.
• Mature personality and confident with excellent interpersonal skills - must be able to manage challenging interactions with hauliers and drivers, while always maintaining a respectful and solution-oriented approach.
• High energy and results-oriented, able to tackle problems involving variables in non-standardised situations.
• Proactive attitude, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities without requiring continuous oversight.
• Thrives when working independently. Capable of making decisions and handling any situation that may arise within the team or across different areas of the business.
• Able to work under pressure - the logistics industry is fast-paced, and the candidate must handle high-pressure situations, particularly during peak seasons, while maintaining a structured and solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities effectively
• Quick learner - must be able to quickly understand our Transport Management System and company processes.
• Excellent communication skills and professional manners - as the role involves frequent interaction with management, customers, and hauliers.
• Proficient in MS Office - experience with Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Office 365 is required.