Transport Planner
Location: Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire
Monday to Friday, No weekends
Full Time, Permanent role.
Salary: £32,500-£36,000 Depending on experience.
About the Role
Interaction Recruitment is hiring an experienced Transport Planner to join our client's team in Woodford Halse. They are a busy family business in need of someone with strong route planning experience for drivers.
Due to the location, you will need your own vehicle.
Responsibilities
1. Planning vehicle routes efficiently and effectively.
2. Ensuring realistic time frames between locations.
3. Managing and planning emergency orders.
4. Monitoring and managing information from the vehicle telematics system.
5. Ensuring customer requirements are met.
6. Ensuring drivers operate in a compliant manner.
7. Briefing and debriefing drivers to ensure understanding of instructions.
8. Responding to route feedback and implementing improvements.
9. Keeping vehicle information up to date on the system.
10. Maintaining high standards of operational procedures and housekeeping.
11. Acting as the main point of communication for customers.
12. Liaising with customers.
Candidate Requirements
1. At least 2-3 years of transport planning experience in logistics, distribution, or general haulage.
2. Experience using TMS systems and bespoke systems.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
5. Highly organized with the ability to plan and prioritize workload.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with strong attention to detail.
7. Great customer service skills.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV. For more information, contact Dan Pearce at (phone number removed).
Job Details
* Job Title: Transport Planner
* Company: Interaction Recruitment
* Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
* Posted: Aug 21, 2025
* Closes: Sep 21, 2025
* Sector: Distribution
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
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