Transport Planner

042118083

£28,000 - £30,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Telford, Shropshire

Administration

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Location: Telford
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday (shift-based, non-rotating)

Job Overview
We are seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our operations team in Telford. This is a permanent, full-time role responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery operations.
Shift times are fixed once assigned and do not rotate. Flexibility is required depending on operational demands.


Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and schedule daily transport routes efficiently
  • Allocate work to drivers in line with legal and company requirements
  • Monitor deliveries and collections, resolving issues in real time
  • Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams
  • Ensure compliance with driver hours, tachograph, and transport legislation
  • Handle unexpected challenges such as delays, breakdowns, or last-minute changes
  • Maintain accurate records and transport documentation
  • Support continuous improvement within transport operations

Skills & Experience
  • Previous experience in a transport planning or logistics role (preferred)
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
  • Good IT skills, including transport management systems and Microsoft Office
  • Flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary around £30,000
  • Stable Monday to Friday working week
  • Permanent role with long-term career prospects
  • Supportive team environment with structured training

To be considered for this role please apply now.