Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £36,590 per annum, Inc benefits
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–7pmContract: Full-time
We’re looking for an experienced Transport Planner to create efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery routes across a nationwide network. You’ll work closely with Operational and Transport Teams to maximise fleet utilisation, improve performance, and ensure exceptional service.
What you’ll do
- Plan and optimise daily local and national delivery routes
- Schedule loads to meet on-time collection and delivery targets
- Manage overflow deliveries through pallet networks
- Ensure routes comply with drivers’ hours, WTD, and vehicle weight regulations
- Review route performance and identify improvements
- Co-ordinate own fleet and subcontractors to achieve cost-effective solutions
- Build strong relationships with partner hauliers
- Communicate effectively across teams to meet operational requirements
- Use TMS systems and follow internal processes
What you’ll bring
- Strong transport operations knowledge
- Experience planning routes for vehicles from vans to 44t HGVs
- Skilled in transport management and optimisation systems
- Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities
- Great communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly
- Strong geographical understanding and knowledge of drivers’ hours
- Competent IT skills (Excel, Word etc.)
- CPC qualification is an advantage
If this is a role you are interested in and you would like further details, please do either apply online or contact our Staines office