United Worldwide Logistics (UWL) Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 • On-site • Full-time, permanent • £30,000 – £32,000 + bonus • Immediate start
About us
United Worldwide Logistics is a freight and logistics business with five depots across Europe – our 160,000 sq ft headquarters in Pencoed, South Wales, plus operations in Manchester, Birmingham, Alicante and Paris. Customer care is at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to be two-time winners of the BIFA Extra Mile Award – industry recognition of the lengths our team goes to for our customers. Express haulage and specialist movements are our primary focus.
The role
We're looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our UK operations desk at Pencoed, working alongside our established planning team to support the day-to-day movements of our core fleet of 10 vehicles. Subcontracting is handled separately by the wider team – your focus is keeping our own fleet running tight, profitable and on time. Strong organisation and a think-outside-the-box attitude are essential; no two days on the desk look the same.
What you'll be doing
- Planning and routing daily work across our core fleet of 10 vehicles, maximising utilisation and protecting service levels
- Supporting our experienced planning team with same-day, next-day and dedicated UK loads
- Managing live jobs from booking through to POD, keeping drivers and customers updated and resolving issues on the move
- Working in our transport management system to book, cost and track shipments
- Costing and quoting specialist movements – HIAB, oversized, wag & drag, multi-vehicle jobs
- Liaising with drivers, depots and customers to keep work flowing and on time
- Thinking creatively about routing, vehicle pairing and job sequencing to get the most out of every asset
- Spotting cost and service improvements and feeding them back into the wider operation
What we're looking for
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Transport Planner, Traffic Planner or similar in UK haulage or logistics
- Strong knowledge of UK geography, driver hours and working-time rules
- Confident user of a transport management system
- Highly organised with a sharp eye for detail
- A think-outside-the-box mindset – the best planners on our desk find solutions others miss
- Calm under pressure with strong commercial instincts
- Sharp communicator, comfortable on the phone with drivers and customers
- Exposure to HIAB, abnormal loads or other specialist work is a real advantage but not essential – we'll train the right person
What we offer
- £30,000 – £32,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Operator bonus scheme – one of the very few haulage businesses in the UK to reward planners directly on performance
- Genuine career growth – we're an independent, growing business that backs its people. Paid industry courses, professional qualifications and ongoing training are actively supported, not just talked about
- Immediate start with full on-site training from day one
- Modern 160,000 sq ft Pencoed facility with on-site gym, free parking, and a strong team culture
- The chance to make a real impact – as an independent business you'll be heard, not lost in a corporate structure
- 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
- Workplace pension
Location
This is an on-site role based at our Pencoed HQ – not hybrid or remote. You'll need to live within a sensible commute of Bridgend, Cardiff, Pontypridd or the surrounding area.
Apply today via Indeed with your CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 48 hours – we are looking to fill this role immediately.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
