New transport planner opportunity – Join a Leading European Transport & Logistics Company
1. Location: Wix
2. Working Hours: Weekly shift rotation: 07:00 – 16:00 and 08:30 – 17:30 (Monday to Friday)
3. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
RMS is excited to partner with a leading European Transport & Logistics organisation to recruit a Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional with a strong background in transport planning and logistics to become part of a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
4. Plan and review driver routes to optimise efficiency
5. Liaise with drivers and colleagues to ensure timely deliveries
6. Act as the key communication link between customers and drivers
7. Supervise and manage driver workloads
8. Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive (WTD) and driving hours regulations
9. Proactively plan vehicle availability for customer needs
10. Monitor customer requests, allocate jobs, and issue instructions
11. Stay up to date with transport-related issues and adapt to changes daily
12. Troubleshoot critical transport-related challenges as they arise
About You:
13. Hold a valid driving licence with fewer than six penalty points (no DR10 offences)
14. Ideally hold a Transport Manager CPC qualification or be willing to undertake CPC training
15. Solid understanding of the UK & EU Road Haulage Industry with excellent geographical knowledge.
16. Previous experience in transport planning or traffic operations in a fast-paced environment.
17. Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
18. Knowledge of transport regulations, including EU drivers’ hours and WTD.
Who You Are:
19. Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise workload
20. Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
21. Willing to learn and take on new challenges
22. Team-oriented, yet capable of working autonomously.
23. Meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving ability.
24. Adaptable, reliable, and flexible with a positive and customer-focused mindset.
If you’re passionate about logistics, thrive under pressure, and want to be part of a growing European operation where your input truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a company that values operational excellence and offers opportunities for professional development.
RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.