Transport Planner

Transport Planner – South Cheshire * Location: Wardle, Nantwich area (CW5) * Salary: £33,000 per annum * Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM * Sector: Logistics, Ambient Grocery & Fleet Distribution About the Opportunity Are you a skilled transport planner or coordinator looking for a stable, Monday-to-Friday role with a major industry leader? We are partnering with a premier UK logistics and warehousing specialist based right in the heart of South Cheshire. Operating a modern fleet of over 150 vehicles, our client is a dominant force in ambient grocery distribution, servicing some of the biggest names in retail and food manufacturing. We are looking for a sharp, commercially minded Transport Planner to join their busy traffic office. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to take ownership of efficient, large-scale fleet operations, this is the role for you. What You’ll Be Doing * Strategic Route Optimisation: Plan and map out daily collection and delivery schedules to maximize cost-efficiency and ensure strict delivery windows are met. * Resource & Fleet Management: Allocate vehicles and drivers effectively while maintaining bulletproof compliance with Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations. * Operational Problem Solving: Act as the central point of contact, liaising smoothly between drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to handle real-time road challenges. * System Accuracy: Maintain up-to-date, precise transport management records and compliance logs. What We’re Looking For * Proven experience working in a fast-paced transport planning, traffic office, or logistics coordination environment. * Solid understanding of UK geography and a strong grasp of Working Time Regulations and Drivers' Hours compliance. * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills under pressure. * Strong IT literacy and familiarity with modern Transport Management Systems (TMS). Why Apply? * Competitive salary of £33,000 p.a. * Highly desirable Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM working hours. * Excellent career stability working with a massive, highly established fleet operation in the South Cheshire logistics corridor