Transport Planner


Company:	Be Modern
Salary:	Benefits • NEST Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 3% and employee contributions of 5%. • 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. • Additional birthday holiday each year (qualify after 6 months service) • Sick Pay (qualify after 6 months service) • EOT Bonus (qualify after 6 months service) • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support • Staff discount across Be Modern products. • Long-Service Awards • Convenient location, just a 5-minute walk from Bede Metro Station.
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Jarrow, NE32 3BE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a motivated and organised Transport Planner to join our busy Distribution Office based in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating deliveries across the UK, ensuring our fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) is utilised efficiently and operates at maximum capacity.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in transport planning, route optimisation, and load scheduling. Experience using transport planning software, particularly PTV Logistics (DPS), would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided.

A key aspect of this role is working closely with the Production, Warehouse, Customer Services and Distribution teams to ensure finished goods are delivered to customers efficiently, on time and in full, whilst maximising fleet utilisation through effective planning using PTV Logistics (DPS).

Working within a fast-paced distribution environment, you will liaise closely with drivers, warehouse teams, customer service colleagues, and other internal departments to ensure deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with customer requirements.

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