Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Wellingborough Northamptonshire | Full Time | Monday to Friday | Basic Salary of £32,000 - £35,000(neg)

Are you an organised logistics professional with experience in transport planning, warehouse operations, and fleet coordination with a passion for cars, motorbikes or any motorised vehicles ? This could be a perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Transport & Warehouse Planner to join a busy and growing vehicle logistics operation. This is a varied, hands-on role combining UK and European transport planning, warehouse coordination, and fleet maintenance scheduling to ensure vehicles move safely, efficiently, and on time.

You may have worked previously as a Transport Operations Planner, Logistics & Warehouse Planner, Transport & Fleet Coordinator, Transport Operations Coordinator,,Logistics Operations Planner assisting with booking and managing transportation.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and schedule vehicle collections and deliveries across the UK and Europe

Build efficient routes and maximise vehicle utilisation

Allocate work to drivers and monitor live transport operations

Coordinate warehouse movements and maintain accurate stock records

Operate a counterbalance forklift for loading and unloading activities

Schedule vehicle servicing, MOTs, inspections, and repairs

Ensure compliance with transport, fleet, and health & safety regulations

Maintain operational reports, KPIs, and logistics records

Assist with loading and unloading of vehicles when required

A Full UK driving Licence is essential as there will be a requirement to Shunt vehicles in their yard

What We're Looking For

Experience in transport planning within the UK and Europe

Knowledge of transport compliance and logistics operations

Experience coordinating vehicle servicing or fleet maintenance

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Confident using Microsoft Office and logistics software

A proactive, solutions-focused approach

A Valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence is desirable but not essential

What's On Offer

Permanent position in a small friendly unique company

Basic Salary between £32,000 to £35,000 (neg)

Diverse role covering transport, warehouse, and fleet operations

Supportive and professional team environment

Career development opportunities within a growing logistics business

Competitive salary and benefits package

Core hours 08.30 - 17.30 but this role requires flexibility for occasional early starts or later finishes to support operational requirements and vehicle loading schedules.Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion