Transport Planner – General Haulage
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00
Location: Scunthorpe
We are a well-established and growing general haulage company operating a fleet of 20 vehicles, supported by a trusted network of subcontractors. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Transport Planner to join our operations team.
This is a key position within the business, responsible for ensuring the efficient, compliant, and profitable planning of our transport operations while delivering exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, allocate, and monitor daily workloads for company vehicles and subcontractors.
- Source and secure profitable backloads to maximise fleet utilisation and revenue.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Ensure full compliance with UK transport legislation, Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, and Operator Licence requirements.
- Liaise effectively with drivers, customers, and subcontractors to resolve operational issues quickly and professionally.
- Monitor vehicle movements and proactively manage any service disruptions.
- Maintain accurate transport records using the company's Transport Management System (TMS).
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer service.
- Work closely with the wider operations team to support the continued growth of the business.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience as a Transport Planner within the UK general haulage sector.
- Excellent knowledge of UK transport legislation, compliance, and driver regulations.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and secure profitable backloads.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Confident using transport planning software and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, customer-focused approach with the ability to build long-term relationships.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday 09:00 – 18:00 (additional weekend work may be required)
- Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota is required to provide operational support outside normal business hours. This will be shared across the planning team and compensated in line with company policy.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum.
- A key role within a successful and growing haulage business.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and personal development.
- Company pension.
- 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
- Ongoing training and development.
If you have the experience, commercial awareness, and drive to succeed in a busy transport operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
