Logistics Transport Planner

Logistics Transport Planner

Hull (Head Office)

Full-time, permanent

Monday to Friday: 7:00am to 4:00pm

1 in 3 Saturdays: 8:00am to 12:00pm

Flexibility required, including occasional out-of-hours support

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience

We are looking for a confident and organised Logistics Transport Planner to join our Hull operations team. This is a central, fast-paced role, coordinating transport around vessel schedules and time-critical deliveries.

You will manage daily transport activity, handle live operational issues, and ensure deliveries are on time and in full, making quick, practical decisions as things change.

The Role
Plan and oversee daily transport operations in line with vessel schedules, customer needs and business priorities. You will manage live activity, respond to changes, and work closely with internal teams to keep operations running efficiently and support wider planning.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning & Coordination

Plan and allocate vehicles and drivers to meet delivery schedules and customer requirementsCoordinate transport activity around vessel schedules and port operationsOptimise routes to improve efficiency and control costsMonitor live operations and deal with issues as they ariseWork closely with warehouse, sales and customer teams to ensure smooth delivery of goods

Compliance & Regulation

Ensure all activity is in line with DVSA regulations and Operator Licence requirementsMonitor drivers’ hours and working time in line with legislationSupport audits and ensure documentation is always up to date

Driver & Vehicle Management

Brief drivers on daily schedules and ensure clear communication at all timesMaintain accurate driver records including licences and trainingEnsure all vehicles are compliant and documentation is current

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Track and report on KPIs such as on-time delivery, utilisation and fuel usageIdentify areas for improvement and look at ways to make operations more efficientSupport incident reporting and investigations where needed

About You

You will be comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment and making decisions in real time.

Essential

Around 3 years’ experience in transport planning or logistics coordinationStrong knowledge of DVSA, O-Licence and drivers’ hours regulationsExperience in fast-paced or time-critical environmentsConfident decision-making and problem-solvingWell organised with strong prioritisation skillsGood communication with drivers, teams and customersCompetent with transport systems and Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience in shipping, ports or vessel-based logisticsExposure to time-critical or just-in-time deliveryUnderstanding of route optimisation and cost controlExperience with KPIs such as OTIF and utilisationFamiliarity with telematics or tracking systemsStrong Excel skills

The Person

Takes ownership and is hands-onStays calm under pressurePractical and solutions-focusedCommercially awareFlexible and willing to go the extra mileBuilds strong working relationships

What to Expect

This is a key role within the business and someone who joins will quickly become central to how operations run.

In the first few months, you will be expected to:

Get a full understanding of the business and how operations are plannedLearn the different ports, processes and constraints involvedBuild confidence in running daily transport activity independentlyTake ownership of planning and contribute to weekly operational planning meetings

Longer term, the aim is for you to run this function confidently and help drive improvements across transport operations.

Why Join

Be part of a business where this role genuinely mattersWork in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the sameOpportunity to shape and improve how transport operations runJoin a team that values practical thinking and getting things done

 

 

 

 

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