Transport Planner
Posted 17 hours 28 minutes ago by Imagine Executive Solutions
Job Title: Transport Planner
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Luton
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000pa
The Company
A specialist logistics provider focused on the delivery of fresh food, operating within a highly time-critical, quality-driven environment. As part of continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner to play a key role in planning, optimising, and supporting daily transport operations.
This role is ideal for a commercially aware planner who thrives in a high-volume operation and understands the importance of on-time, temperature-controlled delivery.
The Role
Reporting into the logistics leadership team, the Transport Planner will be responsible for producing efficient transport plans, maximising vehicle utilisation, and ensuring customer service and compliance standards are met.
You will work closely with drivers, warehouse teams, and management to ensure smooth execution of daily and short-term transport plans.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and optimise daily transport routes for fresh food deliveries
Maximise vehicle utilisation while maintaining service and quality standards
React to operational changes, delays, and last-minute requirements
Communicate effectively with drivers and operational teams
Ensure compliance with transport legislation, driver hours, and food safety requirements
Monitor delivery performance and resolve issues proactively
Use transport systems and data to track performance and improve efficiency
Support continuous improvement initiatives across transport operations
About You
Proven experience as a Transport Planner within logistics or distribution
Background in fresh food, FMCG, chilled, or time-critical transport is highly desirable
Strong working knowledge of transport planning systems and routing tools
Good understanding of driver hours, transport compliance, and operational constraints
Calm, organised, and able to make decisions in a fast-moving environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operational teams
What's On Offer
Salary of £40,000 per annum
Opportunity to join a growing specialist logistics business
Stable, full-time role within a high-performing operation
Exposure to a fresh food supply chain where planning quality directly impacts service
Long-term career development opportunities