Transport Planner: Optimize Routes, Loads & KPIs

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd, recruiting on behalf of a client in Whittlesey, is seeking a Transport Planner to join a busy transport operation. The role focuses on route scheduling, vehicle load optimisation, and liaising with drivers and hauliers to meet KPIs.

You will coordinate daily transport operations in a full-time permanent position with a salary of £30,000–£33,000 and a Rotating shift pattern between 6am and 6pm, based in Whittlesey.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous transport planning experience.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and the Working Time Directive.
• Experience using routing and scheduling systems.
• Strong IT, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts between 6am and 6pm.
• Desirable: CPC qualification.
• Desirable: Transport management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise driver schedules and vehicle loads.
• Arrange third-party haulier support through the spot market when required.
• Ensure daily delivery targets and cost-per-load KPIs are achieved.
• Resolve transport, customer, and driver-related issues quickly and effectively.
• Minimise empty running and improve operational efficiency.
• Analyse reports and planning data to identify improvements.
• Maintain regular communication with customers, drivers, sales teams, and transport coordinators.
• Provide updates on deliveries, delays, and service issues.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Transport legislation knowledge

Routing & scheduling systems

IT & communication skills

Shift work 6am–6pm

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd, recruiting on behalf of a client in Whittlesey, is seeking a Transport Planner to join a busy transport operation. The role focuses on route scheduling, vehicle load optimisation, and liaising with drivers and hauliers to meet KPIs.

You will coordinate daily transport operations in a full-time permanent position with a salary of £30,000–£33,000 and a Rotating shift pattern between 6am and 6pm, based in Whittlesey.