Transport Planner
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 - £30,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WR9 9AS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Transport Planner
Location: Droitwich
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off Days
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced
Transport Planner, Traffic Planner or Transport Coordinator looking for your next opportunity?
Workforce Staffing are recruiting for an experienced
Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing logistics operation based in
Droitwich.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience working on a
transport desk or within a busy transport operation, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems and making decisions quickly.
You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the transport operation, ensuring routes and loads are planned efficiently, deliveries are completed on time and drivers are fully supported throughout their shifts.
The Role
As a
Transport Planner, your responsibilities will include:
• Planning efficient and cost-effective delivery routes and schedules
• Planning journeys, loads and driver schedules
• Managing and prioritising workloads across the transport operation
• Providing driver briefings and debriefings
• Monitoring deliveries and proactively managing delays and missed time slots
• Communicating with drivers, customers, suppliers and other transport teams
• Liaising with other depots to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Booking agency drivers to meet operational requirements
• Monitoring driver performance and transport compliance
• Working closely with drivers and the Compliance team to minimise infringements
• Ensuring vehicles and trailers are available for inspections and compliance requirements
• Maintaining accurate records and information on transport systems
• Using
Excel and transport planning systems to manage operational data
• Supporting colleagues and management with transport-related queries and issues
• Ensuring all health & safety and operational procedures are followed
About You
We are looking for someone with:
• Previous experience as a
Transport Planner, Traffic Planner, Transport Coordinator or similar
• Good geographical knowledge
• A strong understanding of transport legislation, regulations and compliance
• Experience with
DVSA/VOSA compliance
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills, particularly
Microsoft Excel
• Experience using
Stirling or a similar Transport Management System is advantageous
• A proactive, flexible and positive
can-do attitude
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider transport team
•
National CPC desirable but not essential
What's on Offer?
•
£30,000 per annum
•
4 days on / 4 days off – day shifts
• Permanent, full-time position
• Free on-site parking
• Life insurance
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing logistics business
• A varied role with genuine responsibility within the transport operation
Apply Today
If you have previous
transport planning or traffic desk experience and are looking for a permanent opportunity offering a
4 on / 4 off day shift pattern, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of the Workforce Staffing team will be in touch to discuss the role further.
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