Services - End Mile - Transport Planner

Description

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Transport Planner to join our friendly team. If you enjoy problem‑solving, supporting colleagues, and keeping operations running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll play an important role in helping us deliver excellent service to our customers while ensuring our transport activities remain safe, compliant, and efficient.

13 March 2026

End Mile

Dartmoor House Head Office

£33,000 / year

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week

As a Transport Planner, you’ll support the day‑to‑day coordination of our vehicle fleet, working closely with the Transport Manager, drivers, and wider teams. You’ll help plan routes, monitor compliance, maintain accurate transport records, and support the smooth running of all Bridgmans and MVF vehicle operations. This role suits someone who’s practical, supportive, calm under pressure, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

• Assisting with route planning and daily transport coordination.
• Ensuring drivers comply with Drivers’ Hours Regulations, WTD, tachograph rules and company policies.
• Supporting vehicle maintenance schedules and defect reporting processes.
• Maintaining accurate O‑licence and transport compliance records.
• Monitoring vehicle performance, utilisation and fuel data.
• Supporting investigations into accidents, delays and incidents.
• Assisting with driver communication and creating strong working relationships.
• Helping manage drivers’ hours usage and pay information.
• Using transport systems such as BMS, Paragon and FTA analysis tools.
• Contributing to long‑term planning including fleet replacement and budgeting.

• Experience in a transport, logistics or planning role.
• Strong IT skills and comfortable learning new systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Confident communicator who builds positive relationships.
• Organised, adaptable and keen to support continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and relevant transport legislation.

• 📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• 🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• 🚗 Free parking on site
• 🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• 📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
• 🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
• 👨👩👧👦 Life Assurance
• 🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• 🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits