Transport Coordinator
| Company: | Quality Service Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 - £35,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2BP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Aug 2026 |
Summary
TRANSPORT COORDINATOR / PLANNER
£30,000–£35,000 | Grantham | General Haulage, Backloads and Pallet Network
We’re recruiting an experienced Transport Coordinator / Planner to join an established transport operation in Grantham.
This is a varied Transport Planner / Coordinator position covering both general haulage and pallet network operations, so you'll play an important role in planning vehicles across different areas of the business.
The company operates a busy fleet carrying out general haulage, UK-wide backloads and pallet network work through TPN / Palletways. This is an ideal opportunity for a planner who enjoys variety and wants to be part of a small, close-knit transport team.
THE TRANSPORT COORDINATOR / PLANNER ROLE
• Plan and allocate resources across the transport fleet efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Plan general haulage movements and source UK-wide backloads to maximise vehicle utilisation and revenue.
• Coordinate TPN / Palletways network movements and ensure delivery schedules are achieved.
• Provide planning support and holiday/sickness cover across the operation.
• Liaise with drivers and customers throughout the day to resolve issues and keep transport moving.
• Process customer orders and enter accurate information into the traffic management system.
• Monitor delivery and collection schedules and deal with any issues affecting service.
• Process, scan and upload PODs and other transport documentation.
• Check purchase invoices where required.
• Monitor operational KPIs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Work closely with colleagues across the transport operation to ensure vehicles are loaded and unloaded safely and efficiently.
• Support compliance, health and safety and environmental standards.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for an experienced Transport Planner who is comfortable working in a busy transport environment and enjoys the challenge of balancing competing priorities.
Ideally, you'll have:
• Previous experience in transport planning / haulage planning.
• Experience with general haulage and/or backload planning.
• Experience within a pallet network environment, ideally TPN or Palletways.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with drivers and customers.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the operation.
Full time, permanent
08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
£30,000 to £35,000