Senior Transport Planner

Posting date:	24 February 2026
Salary:	£40,000 to £45,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 March 2026
Location:	S80 3LH
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Path Recruitment Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	63690-18328

Summary

Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner opportunity near Whitwell. £40,000–£45,000 salary, Monday–Friday role managing heavy vehicle fleet within specialist plant and transport business.

About the Client

I am representing a well-established specialist operator within the plant and transport sector, delivering high-quality logistics services across multiple industries.

With a strong reputation for safety, service and operational excellence, the business operates a dedicated fleet of heavy vehicles and continues to invest in its people, systems and long-term growth. Due to continued development, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Planner to strengthen their transport operation.

Key Benefits of the Senior Transport Planner:

• Basic salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per year

  
  

• Monday to Friday working pattern, 8:00am to 5:00pm

  
  

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

  
  

• Workplace pension scheme

  
  

• Employee discount scheme

  
  

• Ongoing training and professional development

  
  

• Genuine internal progression opportunities

  
  

• Permanent position with long-term stability

  
  About the Role

  As a Senior Transport Planner, you will take full responsibility for planning and managing an allocated pool of heavy vehicles and drivers, ensuring operational efficiency and profitability.

  The Senior Transport Planner will oversee fleet utilisation, trailer availability and daily workload distribution while maintaining strong working relationships with drivers and internal teams.

  Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and managing a dedicated fleet of heavy vehicles

    
    

  • Maximising vehicle utilisation and operational efficiency

    
    

  • Maintaining close communication with allocated drivers

    
    

  • Coordinating vehicle inspections and driver leave with operations

    
    

  • Working alongside the wider planning team to ensure full job coverage

    
    

  • Liaising with the commercial team to ensure accurate job completion and invoicing

    
    

  • Coaching and supporting members of the planning team to drive performance and achieve key performance indicators

    
    

    This Senior Planner position is fully site-based near Whitwell and offers clear progression within a growing transport operation.

    About You

    To be successful as a Senior Transport Planner, you must have:

    • Proven experience managing and planning a fleet of heavy goods vehicles

      
      

    • Experience within a busy, multi-site transport operation

      
      

    • Strong understanding of the transport and haulage industry

      
      

    • The ability to build effective working relationships with drivers

      
      

    • Excellent organisational and communication skills

      
      

    • The ability to manage multiple activities and coordinate stakeholders effectively

      
      

      CPC qualification is required. Coaching or mentoring qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

      To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

      Transport Planning Manager, Senior Transport Planner, Fleet Planning Manager, Transport Operations Planner, Logistics Planning Manager, Transport Supervisor, Fleet Operations Planner, Distribution Planning Manager, Traffic Manager, Haulage Planning Manager

      Next Steps

      If you are an experienced Senior Transport Planner looking for a Monday to Friday leadership opportunity near Whitwell, I would welcome a confidential conversation.

      Apply today to be considered for this Senior Transport Planner opportunity.