Explore transport planner jobs, where you will shape the future of mobility and infrastructure. These roles involve developing and implementing transportation strategies, conducting traffic studies, and working with local authorities to improve transport networks. A transport planner analyses data, predicts future transport needs, and proposes solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability. 197 Transport Planner jobs in the United Kingdom
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About Us:
Chadkirk Transport was established in 2009 under the guidance of our dedicated Managing Director, Rhys Fildes. Over the past decade, Chadkirk Transport has experienced remarkable growth, evolving from a small courier enterprise to a prominent player in the UK haulage industry achieving FORS Silver accreditation. Today we proudly operate a fleet of over 20 various size vehicles on a national scale from our conveniently located HQ in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
In no small part due to our dedicated employees, our unwavering dedication to our clients ensures their satisfaction and contributes to our own success. Furthermore, we firmly believe in investing in our staff through industry-recognised training programs. By investing in our employees, we continuously enhance our capabilities and surpass customer expectations.
We are a professional and approachable family-run business, our core expertise lies in road freight and road haulage solutions. Many of our employees have been with us for several years, dedicating their time and effort to helping the company's growth and evolution. Their long-term commitment has been instrumental in achieving our milestones and driving continuous improvement. Each employee's experience and dedication has helped form a strong sense of community and contributes significantly to our ongoing success.
Overview:
The purpose of the Transport Planner's role is to organise and manage the movement of goods in the most efficient, cost effective and compliant way.
They are responsible for planning delivery routes, allocating loads, vehicles and drivers, ensuring that schedules are met whilst minimising mileage, fuel consumption and wasted time and maximising revenue.
They are responsible for the day to day operations of the fleet and drivers taking care of any problems or delays, ensuring all legal and safety regulations are followed and everything runs smoothly. They need to ensure in doing so they provide exceptional, reliable customer service skills and prioritise company profitability as well.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Plan and assign the most efficient and cost effective routes for vehicles, considering factors such as distance, fuel consumption, vehicle size, driver hours and delivery deadlines.
- Minimise operational costs by optimising vehicle usage and reducing unnecessary travel time, miles and driver hours.
- Utilise the fleet available to maximise revenue.
- Plan daily vehicle schedules reviewing vehicle availability, employee shifts, maintenance schedules and training requirements, ensuring the customers requirements are always achieved and flexibility is applied when in the best interest of the business.
- Ensure that the vehicles are loaded in the most efficient way, minimising costs where applicable.
- Work closely with drivers to ensure they are fully informed of their routes, their hours, their deliveries and any changes or delays.
- Help complete homework on potentially hazardous routes to give the delivery and the driver the best chance of success.
- Ensure drivers are regularly contacted and any issues reported such as lateness, contact check issues, disruptions or waiting are communicated directly to the customer in a timely manner.
- In a timely manner, respond to inbound customer inquiries regarding RFQ's, vehicle/driver information, status updates and new or other transport-related questions.
- Quickly coordinate any necessary adjustments to meet customer needs and ensure 100% satisfaction.
- Look for Back Loads: Identify opportunities for securing backloads and increasing revenue to maximise vehicle revenue output and reduce empty mileage.
- Negotiate with contacts and work with other logistics companies, brokers, or customers to find suitable backloads for vehicles, ensuring cost-effective use of fleet resources.
- Coordinate Return Loads: Ensure that backload opportunities align with vehicle schedules, routes, and timing avoiding delays or disruption to regular operations.
- Track data to evaluate the performance of the fleet including downtime, driver shortages and peaks and troughs of busy periods.
- Continuously refine and adjust plans to maximise the revenue for the business.
- Provide reports on delivery efficiency, and any issues that have arisen during traffic management to upper management.
- Manage incoming emails to the operations inbox, prioritising and dealing with any customer queries in a prompt manner.
- Answering incoming calls directed through to the transport line.
- Assist in completing Hiab/lifting plans.
Knowledge/Experience:
- Strong understanding of transport logistics, fleet operations, and UK road transport regulations (including driver hours and Working Time Directive).
- Good knowledge of geography and routing across the UK (and possibly Europe if applicable).
- Understanding of transport management systems (TMS) and tracking/telematics software.
- Basic knowledge of cost control, scheduling efficiency, and customer service principles.
- CPC in Road Haulage (Transport Manager qualification) – (advantageous but not a necessity)
- IT literacy – proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Full UK driving licence – Required.
- Proven experience in a transport planning, logistics coordination, or traffic office role with a fleet of 15+ vehicles (2+ years).
- Experience with route planning, driver management, and vehicle scheduling.
- Background in haulage, pallet networks, or general distribution operations preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage workloads under pressure, solve problems quickly, and communicate clearly with drivers and customers.
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience in a transport planning, logistics coordination, or traffic office role with a fleet of 15+ vehicles (2+ years).
No criminal convictions
Flexibility for early starts and late finishes.
Desirable Requirements:
Located near to Chadkirk HQ in Stockport, Greater Manchester
Good knowledge of the UK Highways
Familiar with laws relating to drivers hours, working time directive and tachograph regulations
ADR (Hazardous Goods) Trained.
Forklift Licence
Valid HGV Class 2 or 1 licence.
CPC (Transport Manager)
Benefits:
At Chadkirk Transport, we are committed to creating a culture where employees work diligently, find satisfaction in their roles, and feel valued and equally rewarded and recognised for their commitment and dedication to the company.
We seek to ensure that the relationship between employer and employee is mutually beneficial, ensuring respect is reciprocal.
Key Benefits:
28 Days holiday (including bank holidays)
Additional day annual leave for your Birthday
Company branded uniform provided.
Automatic pension enrolment.
Employee investment via training budget allowance.
Fast growing modern company.
Bonus
Company organised Christmas and Summer social events.
Free Parking
Company Mobile and Laptop.
Opportunity to earn additional income on call.
How To Apply:
If this role matches your skills and aspirations and you believe this role is for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please email your CV over to and include a short summary as to why you believe you should be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,500.00-£37,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
Transport Planner
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Transport & Logistics Planner
Position Overview:
- As Planner and after basic training you will be charged with logistics plans for the company and ensuring efficiency.
- Maintain 100% delivery as per customer expectations using our own fleet of 60 trailers and 25 Units with some support from other Transporters.
- Ability to work in pressured environment and good communication skills essential.
Responsibilities:
- Learning the use of specially developed software systems at the company.
- Eventually be able to Produce the deliveries plan taking into consideration production capacity & deliveries.
- Liaise with the production management team daily and maintain to ensure availability of customer jobs.
- Communicate with the management team daily, liaising directly with drivers & customers.
- Ensure customer requirements are met and maintain stock accuracy.
- Must have can-do attitude.
Key Skill Requirements:
- Full understanding of Tachograph, working time and driver hour's legislation.
- Good geographical knowledge.
- Good oral communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to take a confident and diplomatic approach with staff, colleagues and customers.
- Prioritize and work well under pressure, making key decisions.
- Numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data/information.
- Proactive, innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
- A minimum of three years transport operations experience with strong organizational skills will be nice.
If you believe you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a new opportunity within the packaging industry, then please apply now.
- Salary/Rate: £30,000-£5,000 per/annum depending on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 0,000.00- 5,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
Experience:
- Transport: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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Transport / Groupage Planner
Location: West Thurrock, Essex
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–18:00 or 10:00–19:00
We are working with a busy and expanding logistics company in West Thurrock who are looking for an experienced Transport / Groupage Planner to join their team. The role focuses on coordinating and optimising the movement of multi-customer loads (groupage/part-load/general haulage), ensuring deliveries are made efficiently, cost-effectively and in full compliance.
The Role
You will be responsible for planning daily transport operations, allocating work to drivers and vehicles, adjusting routes when needed, and keeping both internal teams and customers informed. You’ll monitor live movements, deal with issues as they arise, and ensure service levels are achieved while keeping costs under control.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule groupage / part-load / general haulage movements
- Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure efficient route planning
- Liaise with drivers, warehouse teams and customers throughout the day
- Track deliveries in real time and resolve issues or delays promptly
- Maintain accurate transport records and system updates
- Ensure compliance with transport legislation, WTD and company policy
- Report performance and identify areas for improvement
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in transport planning (groupage, general haulage, pallet, multi-drop or similar)
- Strong communicator – confident dealing with drivers, customers and internal teams
- Commercially aware with a problem-solving mindset
- Proficient with transport systems and Microsoft Office (Excel in particular, others are a bonus)
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Confident, professional and proactive approach
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing logistics business with career progression for the right individual.
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Transport Planner
Birmingham
£35,000 – £0,000
We’re working with a growing consultancy looking for a Transport Planner to join their expanding Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience to take ownership of their own projects and work closely with senior team members on a wide range of development planning schemes.
You’ll get the chance to work across residential, commercial, education, and mixed-use projects, building strong technical skills while contributing to well-rounded transport solutions.
The Role:
Preparing Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Access Strategies
Undertaking junction modelling (Junctions 9/10, PICADY, ARCADY, LinSig) and trip generation using TRICS
Producing clear written reports and supporting planning applications
Liaising with local authorities, architects, and clients
Supporting senior planners in the delivery and coordination of projects
About You:
Around 3 years’ experience in a UK transport planning or development planning role
Proficiency with Junctions 9/10, TRICS, and AutoCAD (desirable)
Strong report writing and analytical skills
Solid understanding of UK planning policy and transport guidance (MfS, NPPF, DMRB)
A collaborative mindset and ambition to progress your career
What’s on Offer:
Salary: £35,000 0,000 (DOE)
Flexible working arrangements
Private healthcare & company pension
Regular social events and a friendly, supportive team culture
Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities
If this is an opportunity of interest. Apply now or get in touch!
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Transport Planner – Distribution
Colchester | Full-Time
About the Role:
Our well established client is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their transport team where your skills will directly support the smooth running of daily logistics operations. This is a varied and hands-on role ideal for someone with a solid foundation in transport distribution and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and plan loads for a variety of vehicle sizes (pallet, groupage, LCL)
Provide accurate quotations to customers for transport services
Utilise the Transport Management System (TMS) to manage and track deliveries
Process delivery paperwork and issue clear instructions to drivers
Monitor daily distribution schedules and respond to any issues
Handle incoming customer calls and general transport enquiries
Produce operational reports for the Senior Transport Planner and Director
Collaborate with colleagues managing compliance, insurance, licences, training, invoicing, and PODs
Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of experience in transport distribution (pallet, groupage, LCL)
Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS) is essential
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
A proactive and adaptable approach to daily challenges
What You Can Expect:
A varied and interesting role within a supportive and well-established team
pportunities to develop your skills and grow within the business
friendly and professional working environment
Salary £35,000 to £38,000 p/a depending on experience
Transport Planner
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Location : London (Permanent)
Contact : Will Herman -
Are you a Transport Planner looking to specialise in development planning and shape the transport strategies behind the UK's most exciting residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments?
We're working with a growing consultancy renowned for delivering high-quality transport planning support to planning applications across the country. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a technically strong and sociable team, working across a diverse portfolio of projects in the private development sector.
Whether you're early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise in the planning space, you'll be supported by experienced professionals and exposed to all stages of the planning process.
You'll play an integral part in the delivery of transport planning services that support development proposals, including:
- Transport Assessments and Statements
- Travel Plans and Travel Demand Strategies
- Site access and layout reviews
- Masterplan input and feasibility studies
- Parking and servicing strategies
- Pre-application support and planning appeal input
- Liaising with planning consultants, architects, and local authorities
- Preparing technical reports and supporting documents for submission
- 1-3+ years' experience in development-related transport planning
- Understanding of the UK planning system and planning application process
- Familiarity with TRICS , Junctions 9 (ARCADY/PICADY) , LINSIG , AutoCAD
- Clear, concise technical report writing skills
- Enthusiastic, collaborative, and commercially aware
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or similar
- Working toward (or interested in) professional accreditation (CIHT, TPS, ICE)
- Performance-related bonus
- Chartership support & mentoring
- Flexible/hybrid working options
- Structured internal training and development programmes
- Paid pre-agreed overtime
- Pension contributions
- Lifestyle perks and employee discounts
- Friendly, close-knit team with regular social events
- Work on high-profile developments that shape communities
If you're passionate about transport and development planning , and want to be part of a consultancy making a real difference to how places are designed and delivered-we want to hear from you .
Apply today or contact Will Herman on for a confidential conversation.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Transport Planner
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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Annual base Salary of Circa £35k per annum DOE – Client happy to discuss
- Full time, permanent position from day one.
- Monday to Friday working hours, optional hours of 6.30am -4.30pm or 7am – 5pm.
- 28 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
- The best in training, upskilling and self-development
- Based in Gateshead
- Really relaxed, warm and friendly working environment.
- Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.
- Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth
- Permanent position from day one
- Warm, friendly and hugely supportive team backed my excellent senior leadership team
THE BUSINESS
Our fantastic client specialises within the Freight & Delivery industry. They pride themselves on their attention to detail and impeccable track record of delivering precise timed deliveries, time and time again. It is this track record and the reputation it created that allowed their company to grow from humble beginnings in the 1970s to the trans-European express company it is today, trusted, to ensure that aircraft and ships spares are dispatched and arrive exactly on time. They seek to appoint a talented transport planner to join their excellent team in Gateshead.
THE ROLE
- Successfully manage an established and reputable HGV fleet
- Successfully plan and maintain an HGV fleet
- Ensure clear and pro-active communication with drivers and customers alike
- Costing and planning routes for the HGV fleet
- Ensuring excellent administration at all times throughout planning and execution
- Laise with contractors as and when required
- Representing our client’s brand in a professional and diligent manner at all times
- Managing sub-contractors when required to do so
THE PERSON
- Proven experience working with HVG Fleet
- Proven transport planning experience
- Costings and financial experience in regards to transport planning
- Extremely comfortable dealing with customers, drivers and clients
- Previous route planning experience
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent planning ability
- Knowledge and prior experience of curtain sizes and similar related aspects hugely beneficial
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Kyle at Westray Recruitment Group –
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Our Cambridge office is located right in the vibrant heart of the city. Just a short walk from the historic University of Cambridge and the bustling city centre, our office offers excellent access to the scenic River Cam and the picturesque parks and Botanic Gardens that Cambridge is renowned for. With great direct connections to London, our Cambridge location is perfectly situated for convenient travel and collaboration with colleagues and clients alike.
We are fortunate to work with excellent clients on some of the region's most exciting projects. The team in Cambridge have been involved in various high-profile projects in recent years including North West Cambridge Development now known as Eddington, Addenbrooke's Hospital Biomedical Campus, Waterbeach Barracks and Airfield, Tendring and Colchester Borders Garden Community, and Alconbury Weald. For more info on our Cambridge Teams & Projects, clickCambridge, United Kingdom
You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects from larger and more complex strategic land development proposals through to smaller sites, in addition to strategic infrastructure delivery and public sector commissions. This role will enable you to develop your transport planning skills and abilities alongside our broader multi-disciplinary offering.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for supporting technical output of transportation projects. You will be involved in the production of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, a variety of transport studies and associated technical analysis work, plus supporting the wider regional team on our range of projects. You will liaise with clients, design teams, local authorities and the general public and will play an important role in the mentoring and development of junior members of the team.
This role will provide you with significant opportunity for career progression and personal development, with support from colleagues across Stantec through mentoring and training to develop your skills and experience to obtain professional qualifications.
**ABOUT YOU**
You will be degree qualified ideally in transportation, geography, engineering or a related field.
You will have experience and understanding of the planning system and experience with Transport Assessments, Travel Planning, Junction modelling / analysis and experience of relevant software packages. Strong numerical skills are important and you will have experience with budget and quality management at project level. You should ideally be working towards professional qualification, for example Chartered Transport Planning Professional.
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**ReqID:** 7165
Transport Planner
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimise daily transport plans to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Schedule and coordinate routes for a fleet of vehicles, considering delivery windows, driver hours, and vehicle capacity.
- Utilise Transport Management System (TMS) software to plan, track, and manage shipments.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse staff, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor transport operations, identifying and resolving any issues or disruptions in real-time.
- Analyse transport data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all road transport regulations, working time directives, and health and safety guidelines.
- Assist in the management of fleet availability and maintenance schedules.
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives within the transport department.
- Prepare reports on transport performance, delivery success rates, and key operational metrics.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or a similar role.
- Familiarity with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and route optimisation software.
- Strong understanding of road transport regulations, driver hours, and working time directives.
- Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Team player with the ability to work independently when required.
- Knowledge of warehouse operations is a plus.
This role offers a blend of office-based work and remote flexibility, contributing to the efficient transport network of our client in **Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK** and beyond.
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Transport Planner – Distribution
Colchester | Full-Time
About the Role:
Our well established client is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their transport team where your skills will directly support the smooth running of daily logistics operations. This is a varied and hands-on role ideal for someone with a solid foundation in transport distribution and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and plan loads for a variety of vehicle sizes (pallet, groupage, LCL)
Provide accurate quotations to customers for transport services
Utilise the Transport Management System (TMS) to manage and track deliveries
Process delivery paperwork and issue clear instructions to drivers
Monitor daily distribution schedules and respond to any issues
Handle incoming customer calls and general transport enquiries
Produce operational reports for the Senior Transport Planner and Director
Collaborate with colleagues managing compliance, insurance, licences, training, invoicing, and PODs
Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of experience in transport distribution (pallet, groupage, LCL)
Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS) is essential
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
A proactive and adaptable approach to daily challenges
What You Can Expect:
A varied and interesting role within a supportive and well-established team
pportunities to develop your skills and grow within the business
friendly and professional working environment
Salary £35,000 to £38,000 p/a depending on experience