Average Principal Planner salary in Lincolnshire

Transport PlannerLocation: DN14Job Type: PermanentSalary: £30,000 – £35,000 + enhanced benefitsOverviewWe are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing transport business based in the DN14 area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys taking ownership of the transport plan.The business operates across general haulage and container/tank movements, with regular exposure to ports, customs processes, pallet networks, and ADR. Experience in any of these areas would be highly advantageous.You will be joining a small, close-knit team where communication, collaboration, and accountability are key. The successful candidate will be confident making decisions, solving problems in real time, and managing the day-to-day challenges that come with transport planning.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and coordinate vehicle movements to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective deliveriesForward plan workloads while proactively responding to disruptions such as port delays, last-minute changes, and operational issuesCommunicate directly with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholdersManage customer expectations and resolve issues as they ariseUse Transport Management Systems (TMS), Excel, and Microsoft Office to manage and track planning activityProvide occasional out-of-hours support where requiredAbout YouProven experience in a transport planning roleConfident forward planner with strong problem-solving skillsComfortable working in a fast-moving, reactive environmentStrong communication skills and confident picking up the phoneOrganised, resilient, and able to take ownership of the transport planExperience with general haulage, containers, tanks, ports, customs, pallet networks, or ADR is highly desirableBenefitsSalary of £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experienceEnhanced company pension (from day one)Private healthcare (after probation)4 weeks’ annual leave, increasing to 5 weeks with long serviceStable, well-established business with strong staff retentionRecruitment ProcessThe business is keen to move quickly, with interviews available ASAP. The process will consist of a two-stage interview.

Transport PlannerLocation: DN14Job Type: PermanentSalary: £30,000 – £35,000 + enhanced benefitsOverviewWe are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing transport business based in the DN14 area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys taking ownership of the transport plan.The business operates across general haulage and container/tank movements, with regular exposure to ports, customs processes, pallet networks, and ADR. Experience in any of these areas would be highly advantageous.You will be joining a small, close-knit team where communication, collaboration, and accountability are key. The successful candidate will be confident making decisions, solving problems in real time, and managing the day-to-day challenges that come with transport planning.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and coordinate vehicle movements to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective deliveriesForward plan workloads while proactively responding to disruptions such as port delays, last-minute changes, and operational issuesCommunicate directly with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholdersManage customer expectations and resolve issues as they ariseUse Transport Management Systems (TMS), Excel, and Microsoft Office to manage and track planning activityProvide occasional out-of-hours support where requiredAbout YouProven experience in a transport planning roleConfident forward planner with strong problem-solving skillsComfortable working in a fast-moving, reactive environmentStrong communication skills and confident picking up the phoneOrganised, resilient, and able to take ownership of the transport planExperience with general haulage, containers, tanks, ports, customs, pallet networks, or ADR is highly desirableBenefitsSalary of £30,000 – £35,000, depending on experienceEnhanced company pension (from day one)Private healthcare (after probation)4 weeks’ annual leave, increasing to 5 weeks with long serviceStable, well-established business with strong staff retentionRecruitment ProcessThe business is keen to move quickly, with interviews available ASAP. The process will consist of a two-stage interview.

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a well established logistics organisation for an experienced Transport Planner to join a fast moving operations team. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, can stay calm under pressure and takes pride in delivering efficient, well organised transport solutions. You will play a key part in coordinating daily operations, balancing customer requirements with cost control and maintaining strong working relationships across the supply chain.The roleAs Transport Planner, you will be responsible for managing transport activity within your allocated area, ensuring services run smoothly, safely and profitably. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure plans are robust, compliant and adaptable to change.Key responsibilitiesCoordinate transport operations to meet service requirements and deadlinesOptimise planning to maximise efficiency and commercial performancePrepare and manage arrangements for specialist movements and trial workAnticipate changes in demand and communicate capacity requirements earlyMonitor payloads and performance against agreed targetsBuild productive relationships with hauliers and stakeholdersEnsure all activity complies with current transport legislation and safety standardsAbout youProven experience in road haulage or transport planningCPC qualification or willingness to work towards oneConfident working in a high pressure, fast changing environmentStrong organisational skills with the ability to reprioritise when neededClear communicator with a collaborative approachProactive problem solver with sound commercial awarenessComfortable using transport systems, databases and Microsoft OfficeBenefitsPension scheme with matched contributions up to 5%Life assurance scheme33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to purchase additional daysAccess to support including 24/7 GP access, confidential helpline and physiotherapyHealthcare plan available on a voluntary basisAccess to online retail discountsFree mortgage adviceCycle to work schemeReduced price gym membershipIf you are looking for a role where your planning skills will make a real impact and where no two days are the same, this could be an excellent next step.DisclaimerDue to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.