Transport Planner & Loader

EAC Consulting Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

EAC Consulting Group is seeking a Loader & Transport Planner in Bedford. The role combines transport planning with hands-on warehouse duties in a busy operation.

You will coordinate daily deliveries, work with drivers, customers, production and sales to ensure on-time, safe deliveries, and handle admin tasks of transport. The position is permanent, with Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:00pm hours and a GBP30,000 annual salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/logistics roles.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Strong organisational and administration skills.
• Clear written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and professional email writing.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Full UK driving licence; forklift licence advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily delivery schedules.
• Liaise with transport providers and drivers regarding vehicle requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales and Production to meet customer requirements.
• Load and unload vehicles when required.
• Ensure safe and efficient vehicle loading.
• Coordinate goods in and goods out; verify paperwork.
• Scan goods onto vehicles and maintain accurate records.
• Manage delivery paperwork and chase outstanding PODs.
• Check deliveries against paperwork and report discrepancies.
• Support transport yard organisation and general administration.
• Operate a forklift if licensed; maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Transport/logistics

Geographical knowledge

Organisational skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Forklift licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Loader & Transport Planner

Bedford GBP30,000 per annum Permanent 6:00am - 2:00pm

Are you an experienced Transport Planner or Logistics professional looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same?

We are recruiting for a Loader & Transport Planner to join a busy operation in Bedford. This is a hands-on position, split roughly 50/50 between transport planning and working within the warehouse so you'll need to be comfortable getting stuck in physically as well as managing the administrative side of transport.

You'll play an important part in coordinating daily deliveries, working closely with drivers, customers, production and sales teams to make sure everything gets where it needs to be, safely and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and coordinating daily delivery schedules
• Liaising with transport providers and drivers regarding vehicle requirements
• Working closely with Sales and Production to meet customer requirements
• Loading and unloading vehicles when required
• Ensuring vehicles are loaded safely and efficiently
• Coordinating goods in and goods out
• Checking delivery paperwork and ensuring orders are delivered
• Scanning goods onto vehicles and maintaining accurate records
• Managing delivery paperwork and chasing outstanding PODs
• Checking incoming deliveries against paperwork and reporting any discrepancies
• Supporting the smooth running and organisation of the transport yard
• Operating a forklift where appropriately licensed
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping
• Supporting transport training records and general departmental administration

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a transport/logistics role
• Good geographical knowledge
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Good written and spoken English
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including being able to write professional emails
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A full UK driving licence
• A flexible and hands‑on approach
• The ability to communicate confidently with drivers, customers and internal teams
• A Forklift Licence would be advantageous but isn't essential

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Due to current short‑time working, there may be occasions where Fridays are not required
• Permanent position
• Annual company shutdowns, including approximately:
• 1 week at the end of May
• 2 weeks across the end of July/beginning of August
• Approximately 1 week over Christmas
• Additional floating days throughout the year