Transport Planner: Route Optimisation & 4-on/4-off Shift

xPO; Broughton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Job summary

XPO Transport Solutions Europe is hiring a Transport Planner for a 4 on 4 off shift in Widnes. The role focuses on planning and optimising daily routes, coordinating resources, and ensuring safe, cost-effective operations.

You will work with drivers, customers and teams to keep the operation moving amid evolving demands. Ideal candidates have experience in transport/logistics planning, strong organisational skills, and good IT/data management abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, planning, administration or coordination roles.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem solving and good communication with drivers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily delivery routes and resources.
• Coordinate drivers, customers and operations to maintain service levels.
• Respond to changing operational demands in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Transport experience

Logistics planning

Administration

Coordination

Strong organisation

Customer communication

IT/data management

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Tachomaster

Job description

XPO Transport Solutions Europe is hiring a Transport Planner for a 4 on 4 off shift in Widnes. The role focuses on planning and optimising daily routes, coordinating resources, and ensuring safe, cost-effective operations.

You will work with drivers, customers and teams to keep the operation moving amid evolving demands. Ideal candidates have experience in transport/logistics planning, strong organisational skills, and good IT/data management abilities.