Transport Planner

Location:

Telford

Salary:
Circa £30,000 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Monday to Friday (shift-based, non-rotating)

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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