Transport Planner

Red Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join an established logistics company specialising in the transportation of palletised goods.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering up to £35,000 per annum, with a key role in planning and coordinating the daily transport operation, supervising drivers and ensuring freight is processed efficiently for onward delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assigning daily collections to drivers.

• Planning and routing palletised deliveries for the following day.

• Ensuring collected freight is safely unloaded and loaded onto outbound trailers.

• Ensuring all freight is correctly scanned and secured for onward transportation.

• Arranging subcontractor loads where required.

• Liaising with the sales and customer service teams to ensure customer expectations are met.

• Investigating and reporting freight damages and helping to prevent repeat issues.

• Monitoring driver attendance and timekeeping.

• Supporting and maintaining high standards of Health & Safety.

• Coordinating between transport, warehouse and other departments.

• Supervising the day-to-day transport operation and dealing with issues as they arise.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday – 11:00am until close of shift (approximately 8:00pm)

Requirements:

• Previous transport planning experience preferred but not essential.

• Experience within a pallet network operation preferred but not essential.

• Knowledge of drivers' hours regulations essential.

• Previous experience using a Transport Management System (TMS) advantageous.

• FLT licence advantageous but not essential.

• Good understanding of Health & Safety and transport compliance.

• Good computer and telephone skills.

• Strong planning and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Confident leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence others.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing requirements.

Salary & Benefits:

£35,000 per annum

• Company pension

• Life insurance

• Free/on-site parking

• Full-time permanent position

If you have transport planning or supervisory experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a busy palletised goods operation, apply today to find out more