Transport Planner: Route Optimiser & Fleet Coordinator

Premier Work Support; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Work Support is seeking a Transport Planner to join a fast-paced transport and logistics company near Epping. You will coordinate collections and deliveries, ensure efficient routes, and maintain compliance with driver hours and transport legislation.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will manage driver communication, liaise with customers and subcontractors, optimise fleet utilisation and carry out administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or logistics.
• Knowledge of driver hours, tachograph and WTD.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Commercial awareness.
• Health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Route planning and scheduling.
• Driver communication.
• Customer liaison.
• Subcontractor sourcing.
• Driver briefing and debriefing.
• Reporting.
• Fleet utilisation.
• Administrative tasks.

Skills

Route planning

IT skills

Prioritisation

Commercial awareness

Health and safety

Job description

Premier Work Support is seeking a Transport Planner to join a fast-paced transport and logistics company near Epping. You will coordinate collections and deliveries, ensure efficient routes, and maintain compliance with driver hours and transport legislation.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will manage driver communication, liaise with customers and subcontractors, optimise fleet utilisation and carry out administrative tasks.