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Senior Transport Planner
The Haulage Family —Walsall
- £32,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Lead Transport Planner & Compliance Operative
Evitts Haulage Ltd —West Bromwich
- £37,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Free parking
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Lead Transport Planner & Compliance Operative
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To take responsibility for the daily transport planning of our vehicles, carry out driver de-briefs, liaise with customers and complete any operational…
£37,000 - £42,000 a year
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Senior Transport Planner

The Haulage Family
Walsall

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Full-time
£32,000 - £35,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
UK visa sponsorship
On-site parking

Qualifications

Transport schedule optimization
UK Working Time Regulations for mobile workers
Delivery scheduling
Adherence to drivers' hours rules
Organisational skills
Relationship management
Drivers' Hours Regulations
Customer interaction
Transport experience
Working Time Directive
Transport scheduling
Communication skills
Time management
DVSA driver's hours rules

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About Us

We are a growing UK haulage and logistics company operating a modern fleet of HGV vehicles. Due to continued expansion and increasing demand from both existing and new customers, we are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Transport Planner to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-growing business where you will play a key role in maximising fleet utilisation, delivering excellent customer service, and ensuring our operations run efficiently every day.

The Role

As our Transport Planner, you will be responsible for the day-to-day planning and coordination of our HGV fleet. You will manage work from our regular customer base, haulage exchanges, Amazon Relay, and general haulage operations, ensuring vehicles are utilised efficiently while maintaining excellent service levels and legal compliance.

You will work closely with drivers, customers, and management to deliver an efficient transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and schedule HGV vehicle movements across the UK.
Allocate work efficiently to maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise empty running.
Manage transport requirements for:
General haulage
Haulage Exchange loads
Amazon Relay bookings
Regular contracted customers
Liaise with drivers throughout the day regarding collections, deliveries and route changes.
Monitor vehicle progress and respond quickly to delays or operational issues.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and subcontractors.
Source profitable return loads where required.
Ensure all transport operations comply with UK drivers' hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
Maintain accurate transport records and daily planning schedules.
Resolve customer queries professionally and efficiently.
Support the continued growth of the business by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience as a Transport Planner within the UK road haulage industry.
Strong knowledge of HGV transport operations.
Experience using Haulage Exchange.
Experience working with Amazon Relay (preferred but not essential).
Good understanding of UK drivers' hours legislation and transport compliance.
Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
The ability to work under pressure and prioritise multiple tasks.
Excellent communication skills with both drivers and customers.
Good IT skills and experience using transport management systems.
A proactive, positive and solution-focused attitude.

Desirable Experience

Experience planning articulated and rigid HGV vehicles.
Knowledge of transport management software.
Experience managing subcontractors.
CPC qualification (advantageous but not essential).

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience.
Full-time, permanent position.
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious transport company.
Supportive working environment.
Career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand.
Company pension.
Paid holidays.
On-site parking.

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If you are an experienced Transport Planner looking to join an expanding haulage company where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking
UK visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person

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