Transport Planner

Job Description:

Proactive personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner. As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and cost-effective planning of our pallet network operations. You will be responsible for coordinating daily collections and deliveries, optimising vehicle routes, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations and company standards. Monday – Friday 05:30-14:00 the occasional Saturday morning may pop up depending on business needs and paid as overtime.

This role requires excellent communication skills, strong geographical knowledge, and the ability to make effective, time-sensitive decisions in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily transport routes for collections and deliveries within the pallet network.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and network partners to ensure timely movement of freight.
• Optimise vehicle utilisation and routing to achieve maximum efficiency and cost savings.
• Monitor live transport activity, adjusting plans as needed to accommodate changes or delays.
• Ensure compliance with drivers’ hours, working time directives, and all other relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the warehouse and operations teams to maintain smooth freight flow.
• Produce and maintain accurate transport documentation and reports.
• Deal with customer and network partner queries professionally and promptly.
• Support the Operations Manager in continuous improvement initiatives and performance reviews.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in a transport planning role within a pallet network environment.
• Strong understanding of North West geography and road networks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads under pressure.
• Experience using transport management systems (TMS) and pallet network portals.
• Knowledge of driver hours, tachograph, and transport compliance regulations.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and transport planning software.

Desirable:

• CPC qualification (National or International).
• Experience with pallet networks
• Understanding of fleet operations and vehicle maintenance scheduling.

Personal Attributes

• Calm and methodical under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive problem-solving mind-set.
• Team player with a professional and approachable attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational demands.
• Committed to delivering a high standard of customer service.

Salary & Benefits

• 30k – 34k DOE
• Company pension scheme.
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) UPTO MAX 35 DAYS WITH SERVICE
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Friendly, team-oriented working environment.

If you are interested in this role please apply or call Antony on 0161 661 8000