Transport Planner: Plan Routes, Optimize Ops & Grow

Wild Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Modern working environment

Supportive team

Career development

Free parking

Job summary

Wild Recruitment is recruiting a Transport Planner in Southampton to join a busy logistics operation. You will produce daily transport plans, coordinate driver schedules and monitor performance to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires strong route planning skills, excellent communication with customers and drivers, and a proactive approach to problem solving in a fast-paced environment. A permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary awaits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics coordination or traffic operations.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route planning skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proactive and organised approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Producing effective daily transport plans.
• Coordinating vehicle and driver schedules.
• Monitoring operational performance and responding to changes throughout the day.
• Building strong relationships with customers and drivers.
• Maximising efficiency while maintaining excellent service standards.
• Ensuring transport activities remain compliant with relevant legislation.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Traffic operations

Route planning

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

Wild Recruitment is recruiting a Transport Planner in Southampton to join a busy logistics operation. You will produce daily transport plans, coordinate driver schedules and monitor performance to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires strong route planning skills, excellent communication with customers and drivers, and a proactive approach to problem solving in a fast-paced environment. A permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary awaits.