Transport Planner - Cambridge - £31,000 - £39,000


Company:	Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
Salary:	£31,000 - £39,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB1
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Jul 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

Transport Planner

The Job:

Our client is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Cambridge. This position would suit someone with transport planning experience who enjoys working in a busy environment and can manage multiple tasks throughout the day.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Planning and organising daily delivery schedules

- Allocating vehicles and routes to ensure deliveries are completed efficiently

- Liaising with drivers regarding routes, schedules and any operational issues

- Arranging deliveries through external carriers and couriers when required

- Monitoring vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs

- Managing tachograph downloads and driver compliance records

- Carrying out driver licence checks and monitoring CPC requirements

- Working with warehouse staff to ensure deliveries are prepared on time

- Dealing with delivery queries and resolving issues when they arise

- Keeping accurate transport and compliance records

- Ensuring transport activities are carried out in line with current legislation

The Candidate

- Experience in transport planning, logistics or a similar role

- CPC and tachograph knowledge and experience

- A good understanding of drivers' hours regulations and transport compliance

- Strong organisational and communication skills

- Good IT and administration skills

- The ability to work well under pressure and solve problems as they arise

- A positive and proactive approach to work

The Package:

- Salary of £31,000 - £39,000 DOE

- Opportunity to join a well-established business

- Varied and hands on role

- Long-term career prospects

Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, CLevent@agriRS.co.uk.

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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About Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is a market-leading, specialist recruitment partner connecting top talent with leading organisations across the agriculture, farming, food and fresh produce, horticulture, environmental, and rural sectors.

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With deep industry knowledge and an extensive global network, we are uniquely positioned to connect high-calibre professionals with forward-thinking organisations. Our consultative approach ensures we deliver not just candidates, but long-term value.

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