Senior Transport Planner

£40,000 basic + weekly performance bonus

Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00

Saros Global is a fast-growing, system-led freight forwarding business built on disciplined planning, strong commercial thinking, and modern digital systems.

Our UK Road operation is the core engine of the business, forming part of a wider freight forwarding platform covering:

We are building a structured, scalable logistics business where performance unlocks expansion and automation reduces manual workload.

This is not a reactive haulage office — we plan properly and protect margin.

We are looking for an experienced UK Road Transport Planner to join our Penrith office as part of a team of four planners responsible for 30–40 vehicles daily.

This is a hands‑on operational role requiring control, ownership, and commercial awareness.

• Plan vehicles efficiently and profitably
• Manage daily collections and deliveries
• Work closely with subcontractors and drivers
• Monitor jobs proactively and resolve issues early
• Protect margin through disciplined buying and routing
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal teams

At Saros, planners own the job from planning to completion — not just dispatch.

• Qargo TMS – one of the leading transport management systems in the industry
• Haulage Exchange for subcontractor capacity
• Ongoing internal automation projects to streamline workflows and reduce manual admin

Strong IT literacy and comfort working within structured systems is essential.

We build processes that scale — chaos does not scale.

• Understands routing, driver hours, and operational constraints
• Think(s) commercially and protects margin
• Is calm, organised, and structured under pressure
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Takes ownership from start to finish

• Weekly bonus linked directly to department gross profit
• Modern systems and structured processes
• Small, professional team environment
• Clear progression as the business expands internationally

This is an opportunity to join a growing freight forwarding business at a pivotal stage — where strong planners directly influence performance and are rewarded accordingly.