Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner – Worksop

We are working with an award-winning transport and logistics business to recruit an experienced Senior Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation specialising in construction logistics, where you'll play a key role in planning a busy fleet while leading and supporting a team of planners.

Reporting into the Flatbed Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day planning of approximately 20‑30 Class 1 flatbed vehicles, ensuring maximum fleet utilisation, excellent customer service and efficient operational performance across the network. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys problem solving and can confidently make decisions under pressure.

Package & Benefits

• c. £40,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working available following successful probation
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Medicash healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite canteen
• Ongoing training and development

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise a dedicated fleet of approximately 20-30 Class 1 flatbed vehicles
• Maximise vehicle utilisation while maintaining exceptional customer service
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with drivers
• Coordinate vehicle inspections, maintenance schedules and driver holidays
• Work closely with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure customer requirements are met
• Support the wider planning function to ensure workloads are effectively managed
• Coach and support members of the planning team to drive operational performance
• Monitor and improve key transport KPIs
• Ensure jobs are completed accurately and handed over for invoicing
• React quickly to changing operational demands and resolve issues efficiently

About You

We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner who is confident managing a busy fleet and enjoys working in a fast-moving logistics environment. You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within a Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner position
• Experience planning a fleet of 20+ HGV Class 1 vehicles
• Strong knowledge of transport planning within a distribution or logistics operation
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build strong relationships with drivers and internal stakeholders
• The ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions under pressure
• A proactive and resilient approach with strong organisational skills
• CPC qualification or a willingness to work towards one

Desirable

• Experience planning flatbed vehicles
• Experience within construction logistics or heavy haulage
• Previous experience coaching or mentoring other planners

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