Transport planner

Do you have experience planning transport operations within a fast-paced environment? Are you confident using transport planning systems and analysing route performance and cost efficiency? Do you have good working knowledge of UK transport legislation?

Here at GXO, we're looking for a Transport Planner to join our Thrapston Primark site. This role is key to ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective planning of transport operations while maintaining excellent service levels for customers. Working closely with drivers, warehouse teams, and customer service, you'll be responsible for planning routes, managing resources, and reacting quickly to operational changes.

This is a full‑time, permanent position. You'll be working 40 hours per week.

Shift A: Sunday‑Thursday 10:00 – 18:00 with a 30% shift allowance for Sunday.

Shift B: Thursday‑Monday 09:00 – 17:00 with a 30% shift allowance for Saturday and Sunday.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £34,000.00 or £39,000.00 per annum depending on shift pattern, and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company‑sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Plan and optimise daily and weekly transport schedules to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure all transport activity complies with UK legislation and company policies.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation, costs, and delivery performance.
• Communicate effectively with drivers regarding routes, timings, and changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as delays, shortages, or vehicle problems.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport regulations and driver hours.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident using planning systems, Excel, and other IT tools.

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.