Transport Planner – Route Optimisation | Bonus & Benefits

Chase and Holland Recruitment Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted recruitment agency in Chesterfield is seeking a Transport Planner on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and optimising transport routes, coordinating drivers and vehicles, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience in transport planning, strong organisational skills, and be confident in using logistics software. This role includes benefits such as annual leave and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

23 days' annual leave plus BH

Free onsite parking

Annual bonus (company profit related)

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, logistics, or operations (essential/desirable).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using transport planning or logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and optimise daily transport routes.
• Coordinate drivers, vehicles and delivery schedules.
• Monitor live operations and respond to delays or issues.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in logistics software

Teamwork skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

A trusted recruitment agency in Chesterfield is seeking a Transport Planner on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and optimising transport routes, coordinating drivers and vehicles, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience in transport planning, strong organisational skills, and be confident in using logistics software. This role includes benefits such as annual leave and a healthcare plan.