Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Southampton | Up to £32,000 | Monday – Friday

We are looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join a busy transport operation based in Southampton.

This is a varied role where you’ll be responsible for coordinating daily vehicle movements, planning cost-effective routes and ensuring deliveries run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll work closely with drivers, customers and colleagues across the business to maintain service levels and keep operations running to schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and allocating daily routes to maximise vehicle efficiency and minimise costs.

• Briefing drivers before departure and debriefing on their return.

• Monitoring vehicle movements and delivery progress throughout the day.

• Providing support to drivers, including coordinating roadside assistance and resolving operational issues.

• Liaising with customers to provide delivery updates and resolve queries.

• Managing delays, disruptions and last-minute changes to schedules.

• Ensuring drivers operate in line with company procedures and relevant transport legislation.

• Maintaining accurate transport records and completing general administrative duties.

About You:

• Previous experience within a transport planning or traffic office role is essential.

• Good geographical knowledge and an understanding of route planning.

• Understanding of WTD and tacho laws.

• Confident communicating with drivers, customers and colleagues.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities.

• Organised, proactive and solutions-focused.

• Good IT and administration skills.

The Package:

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience.

• Monday to Friday working.

• Southampton location.

• Opportunity to join an established and busy transport operation.

If you have transport planning experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

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