Transport Planning Coordinator

Stafffinders; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Transport Planning Coordinator in Bishop's Stortford. You'll plan and schedule international transport operations while optimising routes for efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3-4 years of experience in transport logistics, strong compliance knowledge, and excellent interpersonal skills. The company offers a salary between £30,000 and £32,000, hybrid working, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Employee Incentive Programme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role in international transport.
• Strong understanding of legal compliance and regulations.
• Proactive in managing tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily international transport operations.
• Optimise routes and resources for efficiency.
• Monitor vehicle movements and maintain efficient transport flows.
• Oversee order management to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Operational experience

Route planning

Route optimisation for HGV trucks

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office tools

Job description

Are you an experienced transport planner looking for your next challenge?

What you will get in your new role

• Salary between £30,000 and £32,000 annually, dependent on experience.
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Incentive Programme
• Free Parking

Responsibilities in your new role as Transport Planning Coordinator

As a Transport Planning Coordinator, you will be tasked with planning and scheduling daily international and cross-border road transport operations, optimising routes and resources to ensure efficiency. Collaborating closely with drivers and partners, you will monitor vehicle movements to maintain smooth and efficient transport flows. You will proactively oversee order management, prioritising outstanding shipments and ensuring everything is processed and delivered on time. Your organisational skills will shine as you manage collections and deliveries, record all transport data accurately, and address any queries with a focus on delivering top‑notch service quality.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will have significant operational experience with a proven track record in a similar role within an international transport and logistics environment. You should have at least 3‑4 years of experience in route planning and route optimisation specifically for HGV trucks. A strong understanding of legal compliance and regulations is essential. You will bring a mature personality, excellent interpersonal skills, and a respectful, solution‑oriented approach, especially when managing challenging interactions. We value professionalism and the ability to maintain customer satisfaction, even in high‑pressure situations. The perfect fit will also be friendly, open‑minded, and results‑oriented, thriving in independent work while being proactive in managing tasks and responsibilities. Your ability to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and proficiently use MS Office tools will help streamline our operations, ensuring you’re a key player in our team. We are looking for someone committed to long‑term employment. If you meet these criteria and are passionate about transport logistics, we want to hear from you!

Due to the location, we can only consider candidates that drive and have access to a vehicle.

Apply now!

Please send us an up‑to‑date copy of your CV by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up‑to‑date contact details for at least 2 references.

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