We are looking for a Transport Planner to support the day-to-day control of a transport operation.
This role is central to ensuring our vehicles, drivers, and records remain fully compliant with Operator Licence undertakings, DVSA expectations, and UK legislation.
You will be responsible for compliant planning, fleet and driver administration, and maintaining accurate, auditable records. Working closely with drivers, workshops, and management, you will help demonstrate continuous and effective control of the operation.
For this role, we are open to supporting the right candidate to complete an apprenticeship in one of the following – Traffic Office Level 2 / Transport Supervisor Level 3 / HGV Driver (Cat C + E)
Please note: This role is based out of our Warehouse in Shaw, Oldham and will be Monday – Friday general office hours.
What will you do as a Transport Planner at N Brown?
Plan and coordinate daily activity, including vehicle allocation and driver scheduling, ensuring full compliance with drivers’ hours and WTD rules.
Monitor and update plans in response to delays, breakdowns, or resource changes, escalating any compliance risks.
Schedule and monitor vehicle and trailer inspections, MOTs, servicing, and maintenance, ensuring no non-compliant assets are operated.
Manage daily driver defect reporting, ensuring defects are logged, prioritised, rectified, and fully closed before vehicles return to service.
Monitor tachograph data and drivers’ hours, identify infringements, investigate root causes, and support corrective actions.
Maintain transport and compliance records to DVSA and Operator Licence standards, supporting audits and inspections.
Produce regular compliance and operational reports and keep all systems up to date.
What skills and experience will you have?
Previous experience in transport planning, fleet administration, or transport compliance (desirable).
Working knowledge of Operator Licence requirements, vehicle compliance, drivers’ hours, and tachograph rules.
Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Confident using transport management systems, compliance software, and Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
Ability to identify compliance risks and escalate appropriately.
Clear and confident communicator when dealing with drivers, suppliers, and management.
A drivers licence and the ability to drive confidently (Essential)
HGV license (desirable but not essential).
Cat B licence minimum with opportunity to gain Cat C + E
What’s in it for you?
24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
Annual bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
A range of financial wellbeing support
Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
Life Assurance
Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice
N Brown – who we are and why work for us?
N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,200 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility.
We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer.’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.
In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!
Ways of Working
Our working hours are 38.5 hours per week Monday – Friday general office hours. This role is based out of our Warehouse in Shaw, Oldham. Our site can be easily accessed via Tram which is a just few minutes’ walk away and we also offer free car parking for anyone who wishes to drive to the site too.
Our promise to you:
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Please know your application is being reviewed by a real human being, not AI. We value your interest in joining us and appreciate you taking the time to submit your application.
What happens when you apply to this role as Transport Planner at N Brown?
As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck
Salary description
£30954.00 - £30954.00 per year