Transport Planner

Transport Planner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and fast-paced logistics operation. This role is ideal for a proactive and organised individual with strong planning expertise and container transport experience, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of operational efficiency and safety.

The successful candidate will play a key role in planning vehicle movements, maximising fleet utilisation, and supporting the smooth delivery of transport solutions across a wider UK network.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and manage daily transport plans in line with customer requirements and operational expectations.
• Maximise fleet utilisation to support operational efficiency and daily revenue targets.
• Liaise with customers to coordinate delivery schedules and negotiate optimal planning times where appropriate.
• Prepare and provide quotations for new transport requirements.
• Source and manage subcontractors when required, ensuring company standards and compliance expectations are clearly communicated and agreed.
• Negotiate competitive subcontractor rates and ensure cost-effective transport solutions.
• Attend daily planning review meetings to coordinate and approve operational plans for day and night operations.
• Ensure all transport plans are commercially efficient and operationally effective.
• Accurately update internal systems and utilise planning software to its full functionality.
• Maintain excellent customer service levels and build strong working relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with operational teams and depots across the UK to provide seamless transport solutions.

About You

• Proven experience within transport planning
• Strong understanding of Tachograph regulations, Working Time Directive, and driver's hours legislation.
• Excellent geographical knowledge and route planning ability.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent IT and systems experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply today! Alternatively, for more information email jessica.rayner@robertwalters.com.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates