FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established global logistics business with the recruitment of a Transport Planner.

Permanent, full-time position based in Northampton, working Sunday to Thursday, 6:00pm – 3:00am.

This is a busy operational role responsible for planning and coordinating short-distance deliveries and collections, ensuring vehicles, drivers and routes are organised efficiently for the following day.

Salary

Highly Competitive, depending on experience + excellent benefits & growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate delivery and collection routes for next-day operations.
• Arrange vehicles and liaise with local hauliers where required.
• Coordinate driver workloads and support daily dispatch operations.
• Manage transport data, delivery information and operational systems throughout the shift.
• Monitor vehicle arrivals and ensure freight is dispatched efficiently.
• Prepare next-day collection and delivery schedules.
• Support warehouse and transport teams with fleet availability and load planning changes.
• Complete transport administration accurately and within deadlines.
• Communicate with drivers, depots and internal teams to resolve operational issues.
• Ensure a high level of customer service, efficiency and transport compliance.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within transport planning, logistics or a busy traffic office environment.
• Good understanding of transport operations and UK geography.
• Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using transport systems and general IT applications.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to make quick decisions and solve operational problems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Proactive, organised and able to work to strict deadlines.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Sunday to Thursday working pattern.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts and health benefits.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Referral rewards and long-service recognition.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a large international logistics business.

Please apply.