Junior Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator Monday - Friday 9-5 25'000 with excellent training and benefits package A privately owned business in the retail supply chain is on the lookout for a Junior Transport Planner to help with daily route planning and vehicle scheduling. This is a great opportunity for a Transport Administrator, Transport Coordinator, or someone with a logistics background looking for their next step, although full training will be given to the right person. Key Responsibilities of the Junior Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator include; Assist with daily route planning and vehicle scheduling activities. Support the optimisation of routes to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Control booking capacity for all sites, ensuring compliance with lead time SLAs Liaise with customer service, warehouse, and operational teams to ensure smooth delivery execution. Ensure compliance with transport legislation, driver hours regulations and company policies. Produce daily vehicle utilisation reports for key stakeholders Provide transport administration support to the planning team. The succesful Junior Transport Planner will have: Previous route/transport planning, transport coordination, transport administration, or wider logistics experience of at least 12-months is desirable , BUT full training will be provided to the right person Previous administrative experience is essential Good knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word and Outlook) 5x GCSE's (English and Maths included) Possess good attention to detail and have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload Good communication skills You should be reliable, trustworthy and a good team player What's in it for you? As Junior Transport Planner / Coordinator you will receive a competitive salary plus excellent company benefits including; 33 days annual leave per year including bank holidays Day off for your birthday Contributory Pension scheme Generous employee discount scheme Cash health care plan Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave Cycle to work scheme Life Cover (Death in Service Payments) You will be working for a privately owned, dynamic business with a strong reputation in their sector. They take real pride in the service they offer, from first point of contact right through to final delivery. If you would like to be considered for this Junior Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator opportunity then please click 'Apply' today, I'd love to hear from you.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Junior Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator Monday - Friday 9-5 25'000 with excellent training and benefits package A privately owned business in the retail supply chain is on the lookout for a Junior Transport Planner to help with daily route planning and vehicle scheduling. This is a great opportunity for a Transport Administrator, Transport Coordinator, or someone with a logistics background looking for their next step, although full training will be given to the right person. Key Responsibilities of the Junior Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator include; Assist with daily route planning and vehicle scheduling activities. Support the optimisation of routes to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Control booking capacity for all sites, ensuring compliance with lead time SLAs Liaise with customer service, warehouse, and operational teams to ensure smooth delivery execution. Ensure compliance with transport legislation, driver hours regulations and company policies. Produce daily vehicle utilisation reports for key stakeholders Provide transport administration support to the planning team. The succesful Junior Transport Planner will have: Previous route/transport planning, transport coordination, transport administration, or wider logistics experience of at least 12-months is desirable , BUT full training will be provided to the right person Previous administrative experience is essential Good knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word and Outlook) 5x GCSE's (English and Maths included) Possess good attention to detail and have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload Good communication skills You should be reliable, trustworthy and a good team player What's in it for you? As Junior Transport Planner / Coordinator you will receive a competitive salary plus excellent company benefits including; 33 days annual leave per year including bank holidays Day off for your birthday Contributory Pension scheme Generous employee discount scheme Cash health care plan Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave Cycle to work scheme Life Cover (Death in Service Payments) You will be working for a privately owned, dynamic business with a strong reputation in their sector. They take real pride in the service they offer, from first point of contact right through to final delivery. If you would like to be considered for this Junior Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator opportunity then please click 'Apply' today, I'd love to hear from you.
Traffic and Transport Planning Operator An exciting Traffic and Transport Planner Operator role with a friendly, well-established transport business in Manchester. We are seeking an experienced Traffic and Transport Planner Operator to join a well-established transport and logistics business in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a Traffic Planning Operator with transport planning, route planning and fleet administration experience to play a key role in supporting daily operations, driver management and customer service. The successful Transport Planning Operator will work closely with drivers, customers and the wider transport team to ensure efficient and compliant transport operations My client has built a genuinely friendly, close-knit office, and you'll be a key part of keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. As the Traffic and Transport Planner you will be responsible for: You'll be working closely with drivers and the wider team, monitoring on-time deliveries, keeping customers updated, and supporting with compliance and administration. Full training is given on their in-house systems, so what matters most is transport experience and a genuinely organised approach. Inputting customer jobs onto the TOPS system (full training given) Monitoring on-time deliveries and communicating any delays or issues to customers Notifying Port Agents and Shipping Lines of export and empty (M/T) loads due at port Ensuring loads are booked correctly with the ports Assisting with planning routes for drivers as and when needed Responding to customer requests for PODs and interchange documentation Investigating detention issues and reporting findings to the Depot Manager Checking fuel receipts against the FMS system and investigating discrepancies Supporting the Fleet Manager with fleet and compliance administration Downloading driver and vehicle tachograph data and uploading to Smart Analysis Completing driver attendance records and Working Time Directive (WTD) data Maintaining driver holiday records and processing driver timesheets Checking supplier invoices against purchase order numbers The succesful Traffic and Transport Planner will have: Previous experience as a Traffic Operator or Transport Planner or a background in transport as well as being confident dealing with drivers and helping plan routes Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail Good communication and customer service skills Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability A team player with a proactive, ownership-taking approach Professional, polite, and comfortable building relationships with colleagues and customers Flexible on hours when the role demands it On offer £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and background Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (some flexibility required due to the nature of the role) If you are an experienced Traffic Planning Operator, Transport Planner or Transport Coordinator looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly transport business, develop your operational expertise and play a key role in delivering efficient transport and logistics services.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Traffic and Transport Planning Operator An exciting Traffic and Transport Planner Operator role with a friendly, well-established transport business in Manchester. We are seeking an experienced Traffic and Transport Planner Operator to join a well-established transport and logistics business in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a Traffic Planning Operator with transport planning, route planning and fleet administration experience to play a key role in supporting daily operations, driver management and customer service. The successful Transport Planning Operator will work closely with drivers, customers and the wider transport team to ensure efficient and compliant transport operations My client has built a genuinely friendly, close-knit office, and you'll be a key part of keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. As the Traffic and Transport Planner you will be responsible for: You'll be working closely with drivers and the wider team, monitoring on-time deliveries, keeping customers updated, and supporting with compliance and administration. Full training is given on their in-house systems, so what matters most is transport experience and a genuinely organised approach. Inputting customer jobs onto the TOPS system (full training given) Monitoring on-time deliveries and communicating any delays or issues to customers Notifying Port Agents and Shipping Lines of export and empty (M/T) loads due at port Ensuring loads are booked correctly with the ports Assisting with planning routes for drivers as and when needed Responding to customer requests for PODs and interchange documentation Investigating detention issues and reporting findings to the Depot Manager Checking fuel receipts against the FMS system and investigating discrepancies Supporting the Fleet Manager with fleet and compliance administration Downloading driver and vehicle tachograph data and uploading to Smart Analysis Completing driver attendance records and Working Time Directive (WTD) data Maintaining driver holiday records and processing driver timesheets Checking supplier invoices against purchase order numbers The succesful Traffic and Transport Planner will have: Previous experience as a Traffic Operator or Transport Planner or a background in transport as well as being confident dealing with drivers and helping plan routes Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail Good communication and customer service skills Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability A team player with a proactive, ownership-taking approach Professional, polite, and comfortable building relationships with colleagues and customers Flexible on hours when the role demands it On offer £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and background Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (some flexibility required due to the nature of the role) If you are an experienced Traffic Planning Operator, Transport Planner or Transport Coordinator looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly transport business, develop your operational expertise and play a key role in delivering efficient transport and logistics services.
