Transport Planner
Posted 7 hours 24 minutes ago by Express Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Nottinghamshire, Kirkby-in-ashfield, United Kingdom, NG177
Job Description
Transport Planner 
Express Recruitment is delighted to represent a leading logistics provider that has been delivering excellence for over 20 years. Due to continued growth and their commitment to customer service, they are actively seeking a Transport Planner to join their talented and expanding team.
Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Salary: c£33,000 per annum, DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 30 + option for paid weekend overtime
Application Deadline: March 26, 2027
Roles & Responsibilities- Plan and optimise UK vehicle routes, balancing hours, capacity, and legal rules
- Work with a team to co coordinate the routes of around 1,300 vehicles per week
- Coordinate with drivers and customers for on time deliveries
- Monitor fleet via TMS/GPS and adjust plans as needed
- Manage staffing, vehicles, maintenance, and training
- Analyse performance to drive improvements
- Experienced in transport and route planning within logistics
- Knowledge of UK/EU driving laws, tachographs, and vehicle limits
- Strong UK geography and skilled with TMS and GPS
- Analytical problem solver under time pressure
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