Transport Planner / Transport Operator

Location: Liverpool
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000 + Benefits
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (rotational hours between 6am – 6pm)

The Role

A well-established logistics and transport business is seeking an experienced Transport Planner / Transport Operator to join a busy operational depot within the container and general haulage sector. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing daily transport operations end-to-end.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring transport activity while maintaining clear communication with drivers and customers to ensure service levels are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and communicating with multiple drivers throughout the working day
• Planning vehicle routes and allocating work efficiently
• Liaising with ports and securing delivery and collection slots
• Monitoring ETAs and proactively resolving delays or operational issues
• Recording driver start and finish times using a transport management system
• Adjusting workloads and rerouting vehicles when required
• Ensuring PODs are correctly processed and matched to jobs
• Updating customers on delivery progress and resolving queries

About You

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner or Transport Operator (essential)
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability
• Confident working independently within a busy transport operation

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Additional company benefits