Location: Telford Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday (shift-based, non-rotating) Job Overview We are seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our operations team in Telford. This is a permanent, full-time role responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery operations. Shift times are fixed once assigned and do not rotate. Flexibility is required depending on operational demands. Shift Patterns You will be assigned one permanent shift following training: Shift A: 06:00 – 16:00 (Opening shift) Shift B: 07:30 – Finish Shift C & D: 08:30 – approx. 18:00 (occasionally up to 18:30 – includes lock-up duties)Training Period: 8-hour shifts, typically between 09:00 – 17:00 During training, hours may increase to 9–10 hours per day to support development and operational needs Key Responsibilities Plan and schedule daily transport routes efficiently Allocate work to drivers in line with legal and company requirements Monitor deliveries and collections, resolving issues in real time Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams Ensure compliance with driver hours, tachograph, and transport legislation Handle unexpected challenges such as delays, breakdowns, or last-minute changes Maintain accurate records and transport documentati...