Transport Planner: Route Optimisation & Compliance

Whistl Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

23 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Critical Illness cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Whistl Ltd is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to manage daily collections and deliveries across the UK network. You will optimise routes, monitor transport activities, and ensure data accuracy while liaising with drivers, depots, customers and providers.

The role requires knowledge of drivers hours regulations, working time directives, and experience with transport planning or fleet management systems. A strong Excel and MS Office skill set is essential for reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning, transport coordinating or logistics planning.
• Knowledge of transport regulations, including Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.
• Experience using transport planning or fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily collections and deliveries across the network.
• Ensure routes are scheduled efficiently and meet customer requirements.
• Monitor transport activities and respond to operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate transport records and system data.
• Liaise with drivers, depots, customers and service providers.
• Produce reports and support performance monitoring.
• Ensure planning activities comply with drivers' hours regulations and transport legislation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

UK road network knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Fleet management systems

Job description

Whistl Ltd is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to manage daily collections and deliveries across the UK network. You will optimise routes, monitor transport activities, and ensure data accuracy while liaising with drivers, depots, customers and providers.

The role requires knowledge of drivers hours regulations, working time directives, and experience with transport planning or fleet management systems. A strong Excel and MS Office skill set is essential for reporting and analysis.