Transport Planner

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.

Shift Patterns
You will be assigned one permanent shift following training:

• Shift A: 06:00 – 16:00 (Opening shift)
• Shift B: 07:30 – Finish
• Shift C & D: 08:30 – approx. 18:00 (occasionally up to 18:30 – includes lock-up duties)

Training Period:

• 8-hour shifts, typically between 09:00 – 17:00
• During training, hours may increase to 9–10 hours per day to support development and operational needs

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.