Transport Planner

Transport Planner – Permanent Role

Salary: £35,000 per year potentially more (DOE)

Location: Redditch

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 with 1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Coats Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on a permanent basis for our well-established client in the logistics sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing business within the Transport and Distribution industry.

• Day-to-day route planning and scheduling
• Ensuring vehicle utilisation is efficient to maximise cost-effectiveness
• Maintaining compliance with Vehicle and Tachograph legislation
• Liaising with drivers and account managers to resolve issues and maintain service standards
• Scheduling vehicle maintenance work and rectifying any defects that arise

• Minimum 1 year’s route planning experience
• Strong communication and administration skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Knowledge of Driver Time Directive regulations
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week)
• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• Flexibility required – as this is a live transport planning role, overtime may be needed to maintain service levels when necessary

• Casual dress code
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bonus scheme