Transport Planner / Coordinator
Transport Planner / Co-ordinator
Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, with start times of 05:00, 07:00, 10:00 or 12:00
Transport Planner – Derby
JT Recruit are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Transport Planner to join their busy Derby operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive transport professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems and keeping vehicles, drivers and customers moving efficiently.
Our client is a global logistics organisation supporting some of the world’s leading retailers and brands, delivering complex transport and supply chain solutions across the UK and internationally.
With a strong focus on operational excellence, customer service, safety and innovation, the business manages high-volume transport operations and plays a critical role in keeping products moving efficiently from suppliers to customers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing operation in Derby, working within a professional transport team and supporting the delivery of services for major household-name customers.
You’ll play an important role in the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring journeys are planned effectively, resources are utilised efficiently and customer requirements are consistently met.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and coordinating daily transport movements in line with customer and operational requirements.
- Allocating vehicles and drivers efficiently to maximise utilisation and service levels.
- Monitoring transport activity and proactively managing delays, changes and operational issues.
- Communicating with drivers, customers, colleagues and external partners to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensuring transport plans comply with relevant legislation, company procedures and customer requirements.
- Making real-time decisions to resolve operational challenges and minimise disruption.
- Monitoring vehicle utilisation, route efficiency and transport performance.
- Maintaining accurate planning records and operational documentation.
- Working closely with the wider transport and operations teams to achieve service and performance targets.
- Identifying opportunities to improve planning processes, efficiency and customer service.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the transport operation.
- Building strong working relationships with drivers and colleagues at all levels.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is confident, organised and able to make effective decisions in a busy transport environment.
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience in transport planning, logistics, fleet operations or a similar role.
- A good understanding of transport operations and vehicle/driver planning.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.
- Knowledge of driver hours, transport legislation and compliance would be advantageous.
- Experience using transport management systems or route-planning software would be beneficial.
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a busy and established transport operation with a competitive salary and a structured Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
With multiple start times available — 05:00, 07:00, 10:00 and 12:00 — there is flexibility to suit different working preferences while still providing a consistent 40-hour working week.
If you’re an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next challenge, Becky at JT Recruit would love to hear from you.
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