640 Transport Planner jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for a Transport Planner to join their office in Basildon.

n this role, you will be responsible for container haulage planning delivery orders on behalf of some of the largest retail clients in the UK, building great professional relationships with customers, other haulage providers and tipping/collection locations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a growing supply chain & logistics talent to join a renowned UK based container haulage company and drive continuous improvements

RESPONSIBILITIES - TRANSPORT PLANNER
Transport planning for a fleet of HGV's.
Driver de-brief.
Operational administration as required.
Ad-Hoc transport office duties.

DESIRED SKILLS - TRANSPORT PLANNER
Excellent communication skills.
An understanding of compliance within the transport industry.
Ability to build positive working relations with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
Must be IT literate (Including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel).
The ability to working under pressure within a busy transport office.
Experience in an operational role in a logistics or haulage business.
Working knowledge of a modern transport system

IN RETURN
A highly competitive salary.
Vast opportunities to develop your own skills with in the business.
Opportunities to gain industry and nationally recognised qualifications.
The chance to work alongside industry experts.
Working with a leading organisation within the transport industry.

Transport Planner role - Paying up to £35k you will work 4 on 4 off (4AM - 4PM) - post probation you will be able to work from home a couple of days a week. 

This Transport Planner role is commutable from Clowne, Maltby, Worksop & North Anston areas. 

As the Transport Planner you will require experience of reactive planning / next day or often same day planning. You will be planning routes for all categories of vehicles from Class 1 lorries to flat beds across multiple contracts for construction based customers. You will be working for a Blue Chip supplier of a complete range of construction equipment across the region who are looking for an organised lead planner to join their professional team. You will liaise daily with sub-contractors, third party transport firms and agencies to secure additional drivers to fulfil bookings.  

Benefits of the Transport Planner role:

• Regular team events/nights out
• Training & development with management courses available
• Ongoing coaching and mapped out progression paths. Our client loves to promote from within!
• Helathcare cover.
• Hybrid working scheme (after probation).

Duties of the Transport Planner will include:

• Scheduling movements of various plant hire equipment to high priority contracts
• Manage & coordinate all available drivers while utilising your fleet. This will include lorries, hiabs, trailers and the shunters. 
• Route planning whilst ensuring drivers hours and WTD are adhered to Tachograph, smart analysis and Telematics reports to be processed and any issues or trends fed back to line managers

To be successful in the role of Transport Planner, you will have previously worked in positions as a Transport Controller, Transport Router, Logistics Coordinator, Transport Clerk or Logistics Planner. Also if you have a background in construction, civils or the hire industry it would be an advantage.

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Our client are a well established (over 40 years) UK Transport, Haulage and Pallet Distribution business based in Wakefield , West Yorkshire

Due to gowth they are recruiting for a General Haulage Transport Planner to work as part of small close team within a growing family business.

The role will be working alongside the transport manager with a focus on next day to 3 day planning for a fleet of 20 wagons including a large number of tramper drivers.

Daily interaction with customers via email and telephone for live bookings and pricing negotiation are a key part of the role so customer service skills are essential.

The role will also involve some compliance duties with a CPC qualification desirable but not essential.

Geographic knowledge of the UK and it's road networks along with an ability to price loads accordingly is highly desirable.

30-35,000 base salary depending on experience,
28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Peoples Pension
Around 8.5 hours per day, start and finish time depending on operation but from 6am - 6pm
Experience and qualification will dictate the salary. To apply you must have some experience within general haulage

The role

We are  looking for a detail-oriented Transport Planner to join our Transport team. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring our fleet runs efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with safety and customer requirements. From route optimisation to cost control and driver liaison, you’ll help keep our operation moving 

Hours: Full-time, 50 hours per week

Salary:£30 000-£2 000

Key responsibilities

• p>Design and optimise transport routes using route planning software.

• Monitor real-time data to adapt and improve plans.

• Manage transport costs by improving efficiency and resource use.

• Ensure compliance with all transport regulations, safety standards, and ADR requirements.

• Analyse route performance and prepare performance and cost-saving reports.

• Collaborate with drivers, first line managers, and other teams to ensure smooth operations.

• Keep up to date with the latest transport technology and implement improvements.

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in route planning within a busy transport environment.

Proficient in transport management systems (TMS) such as Sterling, ESP, or Qargo.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve logistical challenges.

Confident communicator, able to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Proficient in MS Office.

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Why join ATL?

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Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• 30 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)

• Health and wellbeing package

• Life assurance

• “Refer a Friend” bonus (£500)
  

Opportunity: Senior Transport Planner
Location: Central London (hybrid/flexible working)

Role Overview
I'm looking for an experienced Transport Planner with a good amount of experience (3-7 years) for a Senior Transport Planner vacancy in Central London.

You'd be joining an established, specialist consultancy and get to work on a range of new development plans across the UK, you'd be given the independence to lead your own schemes with the support from the 4 Directors and Associate Director in order to further your knowledge and development.

This role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme and a trip abroad every year as a team! It also offers a lot of flexibility in how you want to work and structure your day.

What You'll Do as a Senior Transport Planner

• Prepare and review Transport Assessments/Statements, Travel Plans etc.
• Undertake junction modelling, assess active travel outcomes, and also design junction Layouts using CAD.
• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, town planners and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior planners, support business development (proposal writing, client presentations), and foster client relationships.

Senior Transport Planner requirements

• Relevant Degree HND or degree in relevant subject, e.g. Geography or Mathematics (MSc in Transport Planning would be extremely beneficial)
• Extensive experience in transport planning consultancy with hands-on delivery of assessments, statements, travel plans, CTMPs, and highway design.
• Proficiency in junction modelling tools (OSCADY, ARCADY, PICARDY) or LinSig. .
• Ideally working towards, or already holding Chartership with a relevant body e.g. CIHT.

If interested in this position, but would like to find out more before applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

• Coordinate with hauliers and 3PL warehouses to ensure timely dispatch and delivery of customer orders
• Arrange UK, European, and international shipments using approved carriers
• Prepare accurate dispatch and export documentation
• Monitor and support key performance indicators such as OTIF
• Manage logistics-related complaints and provide customer responses
• Raise haulier purchase orders and resolve payment queries

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar transport or logistics planning role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational and analytical abilities
• Ability to adapt and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with M3 ERP system is advantageous (training will be provided)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Routing HGVs for national container deliveries
• Verifying transport documents and updating systems
• Communicating with suppliers, drivers, and internal teams
• Working under pressure to meet daily deadlines
• Utilising strong IT skills to manage systems effectively

• Experience planning containerised transport (essential)
• Will also consider strong Transport Administrators with container experience
• Confident using transport planning systems 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Salary: £8,000 - 4,000 depending on experience
• 35-hour week with a good work/life balance
• Shifts: 6am-1pm and 12pm-7pm , rotating weekly
• Based at Garston rail terminal , Liverpool

Container Transport Planner
Location:  Liverpool
Salary:  £28,000 - £34,000 (DOE)
Hours:  35-hour basic week rotating shifts (6am-1pm/12-7pm)
Benefits:  23 days annual leave + bank holidays

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner / Container Planner  to join a well-established logistics operation based in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day container planning and contribute to a busy and fast-paced team.

This role would suit an experienced Transport Planner however the company will also consider a Transport administrator who also has some experience within container transport planning.

Key Responsibilities of a Container Transport Planner:

• Planning container transport movements efficiently and in line with customer requirements
• Coordinating with hauliers, ports, and internal departments to ensure timely delivery
• Managing container bookings, collections, and deliveries using Fargo TOPS
• Monitoring KPIs, handling any operational issues proactively
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal procedures
• Good geographical knowledge of the local areas planning across Liverpool and Manchester

Key Requirements:

• Essential:  Experience using planning software for container planning (ideally Fargo TOPS  
• Previous experience in a container transport for a UK Based Haulier
• A thorough understanding of driver hours and WTD

• Good geographical knowledge

Keywords:

Transport Planner, Route planner, Transport Administrator, Planner, Traffic Planner, Transport Scheduler, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Logistics administrator

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Transport Planner
Location: Exeter, Devon
Full-time | Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 (office-based)
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (DOE)

We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected logistics and distribution company based in Exeter . This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and organised Transport Planner to join a busy, supportive team, managing the daily coordination of HGV movements across Devon and Cornwall .

The Role:

As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and managing daily HGV operations across the region. Working closely with Customer Services , you'll play a vital role in ensuring deliveries are completed on time and customers receive the highest standard of service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and optimise HGV routes across Devon and Cornwall
• Work in close collaboration with the Customer Service team to ensure delivery requirements are met and issues are resolved promptly
• Communicate effectively with drivers and make real-time adjustments as needed
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation and driver hour regulations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date transport records using TMS
• Liaise with warehouse and operations teams to coordinate logistics smoothly

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in transport planning or logistics coordination
• Solid knowledge of UK transport laws and driver hours
• Familiarity with transport management systems and route planning tools
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
• Regional knowledge of Devon and Cornwall is advantageous

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Supportive, collaborative working culture
• Free on-site parking
• Full company benefits package

Ready to take the next step in your logistics career?
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.