Transport Planner
Location: Redhouse, Doncaster, DN6 7FB
Hours: Variable shifts between 06:00 – 21:00
Contract: Full-time
About Mawdsleys
At Mawdsleys, we're a leading pharmaceutical service provider and the UK's largest independent pharmaceutical wholesaler. With over 200 years of heritage, we play a vital role in ensuring medicines reach healthcare providers and patients safely, efficiently and reliably.
We're proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to develop.
We're now looking for a motivated Transport Planner to join our Logistics team at Redhouse in Doncaster and help coordinate the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical products across our network.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, you'll be responsible for planning daily vehicle routes, coordinating with drivers and vehicle suppliers, and helping ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full.
You'll work within a busy logistics environment where patient safety and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) are central to how we operate.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and an interest in developing a career within transport and logistics.
Roles and Responsibilities
As our Transport Planner, you will:
- Book and plan customer orders onto available vehicles within agreed timeframes.
- Build efficient route plans while ensuring compliance with drivers' hours regulations.
- Produce and analyse performance information using spreadsheets and transport planning systems.
- Coordinate effectively with drivers, vehicle suppliers and Transport Managers.
- Check Proof of Deliveries (PODs) are processed correctly and investigate failed deliveries or other anomalies.
- Support customer communications, including onboarding calls, and help maintain TMS billing accuracy.
- Identify and suggest improvements to increase vehicle utilisation and route efficiency.
- Provide cover and support for Planning Supervisors when required.
What We're Looking For From You
We're looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and interested in building their career within logistics.
You'll have:
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, with the confidence to learn new systems.
- A confident, professional and polite telephone manner.
- Excellent attention to detail with a flexible, "can do" approach.
- A genuine interest in developing a career within logistics.
- Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
- Health Cash Plan with Westfield Health.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Annual leave loyalty days scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Retail discount scheme.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Opportunities to develop your career within a growing pharmaceutical logistics business.
Why Join Mawdsleys?
As a Transport Planner, you'll have the opportunity to develop your experience within a busy logistics operation while playing an important part in getting pharmaceutical products where they need to be, safely and on time.
You'll work closely with drivers, suppliers and Transport Managers, giving you exposure to different areas of transport operations and the opportunity to build your knowledge and progress your logistics career.
You'll also be joining a business with more than 200 years of heritage that has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At Mawdsleys, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Pay: £28,665.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
