Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (DOE)

We're working with a growing logistics and transport operation in Birmingham seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join their busy operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport planning or logistics coordination experience looking to join a fast-paced environment with long-term development opportunities.

Job Overview

* Plan and coordinate daily transport routes and vehicle allocations
* Monitor deliveries and respond quickly to delays, issues, or route changes
* Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, warehouse teams, and internal departments
* Ensure deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time
* Support route optimisation to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
* Maintain accurate transport records, planning schedules, and operational documentation
* Ensure compliance with driver hours, transport legislation, and Health & Safety requirements
* Coordinate vehicle availability, servicing, and maintenance schedules
* Use transport management systems (TMS) and logistics software to support daily operations
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the transport function

Job Requirements

* Previous experience within transport planning, logistics coordination, or fleet operations
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced transport environment
* Good geographical knowledge and route-planning ability
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and transport planning systems
* Understanding of driver hours, transport compliance, and Health & Safety regulations
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Desirable Experience

* CPC qualification or transport compliance knowledge
* Experience within distribution, haulage, logistics, or supply chain operations
* Knowledge of logistics KPIs, reporting, and operational performance metrics

Salary & Benefits

* Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
* Full-time, permanent position
* Company pension scheme
* Holiday entitlement
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to join a growing logistics operation
* Career progression and long-term development opportunities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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