Transport Planner
The Abbey, Abbey Hulton, City of Stoke-on-Trent
Transport Planner
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The Abbey, Abbey Hulton, City of Stoke-on-Trent
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 28 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 5f3a848883694080aebd6e12f4349f41
Location ref: Abbey Hulton, City of Stoke-on-Trent
Full Job Description
Transport Planner
Date Added: 2026-09-20T05:32:37
Location: Abbey Hulton, Staffordshire, GB, ST2 8
Additional Information: Any
Closing Date: 2026-10-25T12:32:24.71
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Transport Planner to join a busy and fast-paced transport operation in Stoke on Trent.
Key Responsibilities of this Transport Planner:
- Produce and manage daily transport resource plans to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers effectively to maximise operational efficiency.
- Monitor transport operations and make real-time adjustments to maintain service levels.
- Manage driver availability, annual leave and agency requirements.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Support transport administration, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all planning activities are carried out in line with company procedures and legislative requirements.
Skills and Experience Required for this Transport Planner:
- Previous experience within a transport planning or resource planning role.
- Strong geographical knowledge and route planning capability.
- Good understanding of Drivers' Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using TachoMaster and Paragon systems is essential.
- Strong communication and organisational skills with a customer-focused approach.
Details of this Transport Planner role:
- Hours: Full Time - Rotating Shifts (Apply online only), (Apply online only), (Apply online only), Monday to Friday
- Pay Rate: £15.51 per hour
- Contract Type: Temp to Perm
- Location: Stoke on Trent
If you are interested in this Transport Planner role, please click apply.
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Job DescriptionTransport Planner We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Transport Planner to join a busy and fast-paced transport operation in Stoke on Trent. Key Responsibilities of this Transport Planner: Produce and manage daily transport resource plans to ensure customer requirements are met. Allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers effectively to maximise operational efficiency. Monitor transport operations and make real-time adjustments to maintain service levels. Manage driver availability, annual leave and agency requirements. Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Support transport administration, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure all planning activities are carried out in line with company procedures and legislative requirements. Skills and Experience Required for this Transport Planner: Previous experience within a transport planning or resource planning role.
Strong geographical knowledge and route planning capability. Good understanding of Drivers' Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel. Experience using TachoMaster and Paragon systems is essential. Strong communication and organisational skills with a customer-focused approach. Details of this Transport Planner role Hours: Full Time - Rotating Shifts (Apply online only), (Apply online only), (Apply online only), Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £15.51 per hour Temp to Perm Stoke on Trent Interested in this Transport Planner role, please click apply