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Transport Planner

Newark-on-Trent, England , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Transport Planner

Newark

£30,000 - £35,000 (flexible depending on experience)

Monday – Friday, Nights, flexible start times

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a large haulage business that specialises in general haulage and pallet network operations throughout the UK.

They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning across a general haulage and automotive division.

The Candidate;

Previous experience within a Transport operation within a planner position
Experience of transport planning for a collection and backhaul network is desirable
Pallet network route planning experience is highly desirable
Previous experience within a fast paced transport position
Previously worked to revenue targets within HGV route planning
Experience of using system based planning tools
A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations
Strong administrative skills
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Competent decision making
Good geographical knowledge
Duties and Responsibilities;

Route planning for full load, general haulage and pallet network sector
Using geographical knowledge to maximise the fleet ability to work
Supervising and managing driver work loads
Responsible for driver queries face to face and via telephone
Report and escalate any tracker errors to the Transport Planning Supervisor.
Ensuring drivers are up to date with any road problems and challenging drivers when needed to ensure Deliveries are on time
Liaise with the Transport Planning Supervisor regarding the regular maintenance intervals
To ensure the service expectations of customers are prioritised in regards of the delivery plan whilst actively maintaining a commercial awareness for profitability.
To ensure that the drivers under your control are receiving a relevant start time and are correctly briefed on their day’s activities prior to the start of their shift.
Review driver routes and plan to maximise efficiency
Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays
Provide the communication link between customers and drivers
Supervising and managing driver workloads
Managing your driver’s daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours.
Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service
If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-149196
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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