Transport Planner

Posting date:	24 November 2025
Salary:	£30,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	24 December 2025
Location:	indfc25
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000532089-65507

Summary

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Worcester
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
Shifts: Rotating shifts (days & nights)

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner with a strong background in both transport and warehouse operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning efficient routes, coordinating fleet activity, and supporting smooth warehouse-to-transport workflow. This is a rotating shift role, so flexibility to work both days and nights is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning & Coordination

• Plan, schedule and optimise daily routes to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries

  
  

• Assign loads to drivers in line with legal requirements, fleet capability and customer needs

  
  

• Monitor fleet progress using tracking systems and respond to delays or issues

  
  

• Ensure compliance with driver hours, WTD, and all relevant transport legislation

  
  

  Operational & Warehouse Integration

  • Work closely with warehouse teams to manage load planning, dispatch accuracy and turnaround times

    
    

  • Coordinate vehicle loading, departure, and arrival schedules

    
    

  • Communicate clearly with warehouse supervisors to maintain workflow efficiency

    
    

    Communication & Administration

    • Provide clear instructions to drivers and ensure all job details are communicated accurately

      
      

    • Maintain accurate records, delivery notes, manifests, and system updates

      
      

    • Liaise with customers regarding delivery times, delays, or queries

      
      

    • Escalate issues and provide operational updates to management

      
      

      Skills & Experience Required

      • Previous experience as a Transport Planner or similar transport coordination role

        
        

      • Strong understanding of warehouse operations and the transport–warehouse interface

        
        

      • Knowledge of driver hours, legal compliance, and WTD

        
        

      • Experience working with route planning tools or TMS systems

        
        

      • Excellent communication and organisational skills

        
        

      • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to operational changes

        
        

      • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset

        
        

      • Flexible and willing to work rotating day and night shifts

        
        

        Hours & Shifts

        • Rotating shift pattern including days and nights

          
          

        • Flexibility required to meet operational needs

          
          

          Salary & Benefits

          • £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

            
            

          • Opportunity to work within a growing and well-structured logistics operation

            
            

          • Career development and internal progression opportunities

            
            

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