Transport Planner / Night Trunk Co-ordinator

The Lockwood Group; Sawmills; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run logistics provider in the UK is seeking an organised Transport Planner / Night Trunk Co-ordinator to join their Ambergate team. This role involves planning and allocating vehicle routes, monitoring deliveries, and coordinating night operations to ensure timely arrivals. Ideal candidates will have logistics experience or a keen interest in the field, and possess strong communication and organisational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £32,000 per year, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monday to Friday working hours

Hands-on learning and mentoring

Clear career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Some experience in logistics, transport, or operations, or a genuine interest in learning.
• An excellent communicator who enjoys teamwork and problem-solving.
• Calm under pressure and confident in making quick decisions.
• Comfortable using IT systems and willing to learn.
• Highly organised and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily vehicle routes across the fleet.
• Monitor deliveries and collections, making adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with drivers, customer service, and warehouse teams.
• Coordinate night trunking activity to ensure timely vehicle departures.
• Communicate between departments and provide accurate handovers.
• Update systems and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Logistics experience

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

IT systems usage

Organisational skills

Tools

Transport Management System

Job description

We're looking for an organised, adaptable Transport Planner / Night Trunk Co-ordinator to join our Ambergate transport team. You'll play a key part in keeping our rigid fleet and network running smoothly - planning vehicle routes, supporting night operations and making sure everything gets where it needs to be, on time. Whether you already have some logistics experience or you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'll give you the support and training to grow into the role and make it your own.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and allocate daily vehicle routes across our rigid fleet and Palletline network.
• Monitor deliveries and collections, adjusting plans as needed to keep operations on track.
• Work closely with drivers, customer service and warehouse teams to solve issues quickly.
• Coordinate night trunking activity, ensuring vehicles leave on schedule and arrive on time.
• Communicate clearly between departments and provide accurate end-of-shift handovers.
• Keep systems up to date and help spot ways to improve efficiency across the operation.

Qualifications

• Some experience in logistics, transport, or operations - or a genuine interest in learning.
• Excellent communicator who enjoys teamwork and problem-solving.
• Calm under pressure and confident making quick decisions.
• Comfortable using IT systems (we'll train you on our Transport Management System).
• Highly organised, detail-focused and eager to develop your skills.

Company profile

The Lockwood Group is a long standing, family run business that's proud of its people first approach. From haulage and warehousing to frozen food production and co-packing, we've been keeping products moving since 1965. With more than 350 employees across six UK sites, we combine traditional family values with a forward thinking approach - giving our people room to grow while keeping operations efficient and reliable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - up to £32,000 per year (depending on experience).
• Monday to Friday working pattern (14:00-22:00).
• Supportive, family-run business with strong values and a friendly team.
• Hands-on learning and mentoring from experienced transport professionals.
• Clear opportunities to grow your career in transport planning and logistics.
• A varied, fast-paced role where your input really makes a difference.

Ready to take the next step? If you're organised, proactive and ready to build a career in transport planning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a well-established logistics provider and help keep The Lockwood Group moving forward.