Transport & Contracts Logistics Planner

CO6

£36,400 rising to £40,000 after training

An operations focused organisation is looking for a Transport & Contracts Logistics Planner to join its team. This is a key role responsible for planning vehicles, coordinating drivers and managing third party logistics providers to ensure services run efficiently and meet customer requirements.

The role sits within a fast paced operations environment where the ability to think quickly, adapt plans and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport schedules and operational activity

• Allocate vehicles and drivers in line with availability and drivers’ hours regulations

• Respond to real time changes and service disruptions

• Coordinate and manage third party logistics providers

• Maintain clear communication with drivers, contractors and internal teams

• Ensure operations remain compliant with transport and safety regulations

• Support out of hours response activity where required

About you

• Experience in logistics, transport planning or operations coordination

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Calm and solutions focused when working under pressure

• Comfortable using planning systems and Microsoft Office tools

• Experience working with third party logistics providers is beneficial

Working pattern

Initial training period:

Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00

Following training:

4 on 4 off shift pattern including

Day shift 08:00 – 18:00

Mid shift 12:00 – 22:00

Night shift 20:00 – 08:00 (remote)

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Contributory pension

• Private healthcare after probation

• Life assurance

• Electric vehicle scheme