Logistics Transport Planner

Hams Hall, Coleshill

08:00 – 16:00

Monday – Friday

Circa £31,000 plus benefits

If you would like to work in a busy transport office where no one day will be the same and you will have ongoing training & development, this is the Transport Planner role for you. Great company, great team and really great location.

Job role / duties

• Plan and coordinate daily transport routes and vehicle allocations, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Monitor deliveries and respond quickly to delays or operational issues
• Communicate with drivers, customers, and internal teams regarding schedules and updates
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, driver hours, and health & safety requirements
• Optimise routes to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Maintain accurate transport records and planning documentation
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules and availability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport operation
• Use transport management systems (TMS) and other logistics software effectively
• Work closely with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to maintain high service standards while optimising routes and transport costs.

To Be Considered Or This Role You MUST

• Have experience in transport planning, logistics, or fleet coordination
• Be highly organised and possess good problem-solving skills
• Have proven ability working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities
• Possess good geographical knowledge and route-planning ability
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator
• Be highly competent in Microsoft Office and transport planning systems
• Understand driver hours, transport compliance, and health & safety regulations
• Ideally possess CPC qualification or knowledge of transport compliance
• Understand logistics KPIs and reporting

This role is being advertised by the Telford office of Ethero, where you will find access to both permanent and temporary employment across a wide range of job sectors covering the whole of Shropshire. We also have offices in Stoke and Burton. To find out more, go to (url removed)

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