Heathrow Personnel
We Are Recruiting! We are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our client’s busy and growing team based in Colnbrook. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong UK transport planning experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Transport Planner – Colnbrook
Salary: Up to £35,000
Hours: Monday–Friday
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts between 8am–7pm, plus on-call every 5th week
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and optimise daily routes for drivers across the UK
- Prepare accurate and competitive transport quotations for customers
- Allocate vehicles and drivers effectively to maximise utilisation
- Liaise with drivers daily brief and debrief them on routes
- Monitor deliveries, collections, and driver progress throughout the day
- Handle last-minute changes or issues quickly and calmly
- Ensure compliance with driver hours, WTD, tachograph rules, and all transport legislation
- Maintain accurate records, schedules, and reports
- Support fleet management tasks including MOT scheduling and vehicle maintenance
- Use transport management systems software confidently
Key Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Transport Planner or within a transport/logistics environment
- Strong knowledge of UK road networks and transport regulations
- Good IT skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Customer-focused with a proactive attitude
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!
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