NIGHTSHIFT TRANSPORT PLANNER
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | B8 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | First Choice Staff |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B290126 |
Summary
Nightshift Transport Planner (PM Shift)
Immediate Start.
£30,000 - £35,000
Monday to Friday 21:00 to 05:30 (40 hours plus 30 minutes break unpaid daily).
As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and routing collection and delivery fleet, ensuring operations run smoothly, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and route daily collection and delivery work using the in-house transport management system (TMS)
• Ensure all service levels are met, including timed, premium and economy deliveries
• Manage vehicle and driver resources in line with daily volumes, using agency support where required
• Produce pick sheets, manifests and consignment notes to support warehouse and driver teams
• Balance cost, service, and legal compliance when building routes
• Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, such as bulk drops and direct runs
• Work closely with transport and warehouse teams to improve productivity
• Carry out other related tasks as required by management
What We’re Looking For
• Experience using transport planning and routing software (essential)
• Good knowledge of the Birmingham postcode area
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
• A proactive, organised approach with good problem-solving skills
• Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Immediate Start.
£30,000 - £35,000
Monday to Friday 21:00 to 05:30 (40 hours plus 30 minutes break unpaid daily).
As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and routing collection and delivery fleet, ensuring operations run smoothly, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and route daily collection and delivery work using the in-house transport management system (TMS)
• Ensure all service levels are met, including timed, premium and economy deliveries
• Manage vehicle and driver resources in line with daily volumes, using agency support where required
• Produce pick sheets, manifests and consignment notes to support warehouse and driver teams
• Balance cost, service, and legal compliance when building routes
• Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, such as bulk drops and direct runs
• Work closely with transport and warehouse teams to improve productivity
• Carry out other related tasks as required by management
What We’re Looking For
• Experience using transport planning and routing software (essential)
• Good knowledge of the Birmingham postcode area
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
• A proactive, organised approach with good problem-solving skills
• Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel