Transport Planner

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