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Transport Planner
Job summary
A nationwide haulage company is seeking a Transport Planner to enhance operations and team culture. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in transport logistics, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Tasks include planning loads, managing return loads, and overseeing driver performance. The role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £36,000 and benefits including holiday and a bonus scheme.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in the transport or logistics industry.
- Strong communication skills with confidence to support your driver team.
- A detail-oriented problem solver with excellent time management.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule loads for timely, cost-effective deliveries.
- Manage return loads to maximize efficiency.
- Oversee driver performance and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinate vehicle and trailer maintenance.
- Update traffic system in real-time.
Skills
(Transport Planner) - Position Overview
Our client is a well-established, nationwide haulage company operating from a network of eight depots across the UK. Founded in the 1960s, they remain a proud, family-run business with a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism, and service. Their modern fleet of vehicles and trailers is supported by a dedicated, experienced team.
They are now looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join us; someone who can make an immediate, positive impact both operationally and within the team culture.
(Transport Planner) - Position Responsibilities:
- Plan and schedule loads to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.
- Manage return loads to maximise efficiency and profitability.
- Oversee driver performance and compliance with working time and driver hours regulations.
- Coordinate vehicle and trailer maintenance in line with schedules.
- Accurately update traffic system in real-time.
- Collaborate with the transport team and attend operational reviews.
- Build a strong understanding of the wider transport network to support group-wide efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement across all planning and operational processes.
- Uphold and develop Health & Safety and Environmental standards.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through reliable, responsive service.
(Transport Planner) - Position Requirements:
- Proven experience in the transport or logistics industry
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage and support your driver team
- A detail-oriented problem solver with excellent time management
- A proactive team player with a flexible, hands-on approach
- Motivated and committed to driving operational success
- Commercial awareness, with a focus on KPIs, cost control, and vehicle profitability
(Transport Planner) - Position Remuneration:
- Salary - 30,000 - 36,000
- Monday to Friday, 7am - 4/ 5pm (TBC)
- 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Death in Service - Bonus scheme (To be discussed with the company)
- Free, on-site parking
Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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