Transport Planner - Route & Fleet Optimisation

XPO Logistics; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Option to buy additional days

Access to high street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Many other perks

Job summary

XPO Logistics in Runcorn is seeking a dedicated Transport Planner to join our team on a full‑time, permanent basis for the Ibstock contract. You will oversee daily transport operations, planning routes, monitoring fleet utilisation and ensuring safe, compliant delivery across the fleet.

You will collaborate with drivers and cross‑functional teams to meet service levels and customer requirements, while ensuring ADR, tachograph and Driver CPC compliance and robust reference documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or planning.
• Solid knowledge of ADR, Driver CPC, tachograph regulations and Operator Licence requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and ability to build effective relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and make informed operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport operations, including scheduling, route planning and fleet utilisation.
• Oversee drivers and fleet activities, providing guidance to meet standards and customer requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
• Ensure ADR, Driver CPC, tachograph and WTD compliance, with safety as a priority.
• Respond to disruptions and emergencies, implementing corrective actions to minimise impact.
• Monitor performance data to identify trends and drive efficiency improvements.
• Maintain transport records and documentation per company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement of transport processes and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Transport planning

Scheduling

Fleet utilisation

ADR knowledge

Driver CPC

Tachograph

MS Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Transport management system

Job description

XPO Logistics in Runcorn is seeking a dedicated Transport Planner to join our team on a full‑time, permanent basis for the Ibstock contract. You will oversee daily transport operations, planning routes, monitoring fleet utilisation and ensuring safe, compliant delivery across the fleet.

You will collaborate with drivers and cross‑functional teams to meet service levels and customer requirements, while ensuring ADR, tachograph and Driver CPC compliance and robust reference documentation.