Transport planner

Transport Planner
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- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Employee discount
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- £25,935 - £27,871 a year
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- Annual leave
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- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
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- Free parking
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Yusen Logistics (UK) —Northampton
- £31,125.55 a year
- Full-time
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- Microsoft Excel
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Transport Planner
GXO Logistics —Northampton
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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Logistics Planner
BouWatch —Northampton
- £28,000 - £31,000 a year
- Call to connect
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- Microsoft Office
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- Employee discount
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Senior Transport Planner - General Haulage
3FT Haulage LTD —Bedford
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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Transport Planner
Stobart —Rugby
- £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Transport Planner
Port Plus LTD —Corby
- £28,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Transport Coordinator (PM Shift)
Westland Horticulture Ltd —Corby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Transport Operations Assistant
kw joy ltd —Rugby
- £24,420.00 - £40,114.15 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
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Logistics Planner
BauWatch Group —Northampton
- £28,000 - £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- Employee discount
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National Route Planner
Copart —Bedford
- £33,925 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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Maritime Transport —Northampton
- Full-time
- Customer service
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- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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- Microsoft Excel
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Rappor —Bedford
- Full-time
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Sainsbury's —Kilsby
- £12,525 a year
5d
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- £40,030 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
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Lords Group Trading – Merchanting Division -
Northampton

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Job details

Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Customer service
Logistics
Microsoft Office
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Keep things moving. Deliver outstanding service. Drive efficiency.

We're looking for a Transport Planner to join the team at our busy Northampton operation. This is a key role in a fast-paced builders' merchant environment, where no two days are the same and delivering excellent service to customers is always the priority.

You'll be responsible for planning and coordinating daily deliveries, ensuring vehicles, drivers and resources are utilised effectively while maintaining high standards of customer service, compliance and operational efficiency. You'll work closely with drivers, warehouse colleagues, sales teams and customers to keep deliveries running smoothly and resolve issues quickly when plans change.

This is a role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, thrives under pressure and takes pride in keeping things running efficiently.

What you’ll be doing

Planning and scheduling daily delivery routes for a fleet of HGV and commercial vehicles
Optimising vehicle utilisation to maximise efficiency and minimise transport costs
Liaising with drivers, warehouse teams, sales colleagues and customers to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues
Monitoring vehicle movements and adjusting schedules to meet changing operational requirements
Communicating delivery updates and delays to customers and internal teams
Ensuring all transport activities comply with relevant legislation and company procedures
Maintaining accurate transport records, route plans and driver documentation
Supporting fleet maintenance scheduling, inspections and defect reporting
Investigating delivery issues and identifying opportunities to improve service and efficiency
Supporting driver briefings and promoting high standards of Health & Safety

What we’re looking for

Previous experience in transport planning, logistics or fleet coordination
Good geographical knowledge of Northamptonshire and the surrounding road network
Understanding of transport legislation, driver hours and compliance requirements
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and transport management systems
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment
A proactive, organised approach and strong attention to detail
A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude

Desirable

Experience within a builders' merchant, construction materials or distribution environment
CPC Transport qualification or equivalent
Knowledge of routing and vehicle tracking software

Hours

7am–5pm Monday–Friday

Occasional flexibility may be required to support peak trading periods and operational demands.

What you'll get

Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Employee discount
Training and development opportunities
Company benefits package

Join a team where everyone works together, takes pride in delivering great service and does whatever it takes to get the job done. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and be part of a successful, growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Description

Established for over 20 years, Hevey Building Supplies are proud to be a specialist Builder’s Merchants offering exceptional customer service in the Midlands. Hevey Building Supplies is now part of the Lords Group of companies, offering great opportunities for growth and development.

Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.

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