Transport Planner

Ipswich, Suffolk up to£21.65 per hourTemporary to PermanentFull Time | Monday to Friday

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established transport and logistics business in Ipswich that is looking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner to join its busy operations team.

Initially offered on a temporary basis, this position has the potential to become permanent for the right individual. It presents an excellent opportunity for someone with transport planning experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can effectively coordinate vehicles, drivers and customer requirements while maintaining exceptional service levels.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for the day-to-day planning and coordination of vehicle movements, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently and on time.

Working closely with drivers, customers and operational stakeholders, you will play a vital role in maximising fleet utilisation, resolving operational challenges and maintaining compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling daily vehicle movements.
• Allocating work to drivers and maximising fleet utilisation.
• Monitoring vehicle progress and proactively managing delays or issues.
• Liaising with drivers, customers, depots and subcontractors.
• Ensuring compliance with Driver Hours Regulations and transport legislation.
• Managing customer expectations and providing operational updates.
• Maintaining accurate transport records and transport management systems.
• Assisting with route optimisation and operational efficiency improvements.
• Supporting the wider transport team with daily planning activities.
• Building strong working relationships with customers and drivers.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Traffic Planner or Logistics Planner.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Experience coordinating drivers and vehicle schedules.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Good IT skills, including experience using transport management systems.
• Sound understanding of Driver Hours and Tachograph Regulations.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within general haulage, container transport or logistics operations.
• Knowledge of Port of Felixstowe collections and deliveries.
• Experience working within a fast-moving transport environment.
• Transport CPC qualification (advantageous but not essential).

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Solutions-focused and proactive.
• Commercially aware and customer focused.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Able to communicate effectively with drivers, customers and colleagues.
• A strong team player with a flexible approach.

What's on Offer

• £21.65 per hour
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
• Immediate start available.
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Free on-site parking.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing transport operation.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

If you're an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next opportunity in the Ipswich area, I'd be keen to speak with you. Please apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion