Transport Planner – Basildon Salary Circ £35K + 10% bonus 23 Days holiday + BH Hours 7am – 4pm Mon – Fri Free parking Pension with Life Insurance Health care Paid volunteer days Perk Box discounts Are you the type of person who enjoys solving puzzles, thrives under pressure, and can keep multiple plates spinning without dropping one? Can you find a truck when nobody else can, reroute a driver around three motorway closures, and still have time for a brew? If so, we want to hear from you. We're looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy pallet network operation. You'll be responsible for planning and coordinating daily collections, deliveries, and trunking movements while keeping customers happy, drivers moving, and the operation running smoothly. What You'll Be Doing * Planning daily routes and vehicle movements to maximise efficiency and service levels. * Managing collections, deliveries, and trunking schedules across the pallet network. * Keeping in regular contact with drivers, customers, and the warehouse team. * Reacting quickly to the unexpected—because transport loves a surprise. * Monitoring driver performance, vehicle utilisation, and operational KPIs. * Ensuring compliance with drivers' hours, Working Time Directive, and transport legislation. * Finding solutions when traffic, breakdowns, weather, or reality get in the way o...