Transport Planning Manager General Haulage Division Colchester, Essex £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience) Monday – Friday, Days (flexible between 7am – 9am start) A leading logistics business is seeking a Transport Planning Manager to join its Colchester operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner with strong leadership skills to take ownership of a busy planning function and drive operational performance. The Transport Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing and developing a team of planners, ensuring the efficient management of daily operations across general haulage, groupage, tramping and pallet network activity. The role requires someone who can combine commercial awareness with operational expertise, making strategic decisions on freight allocation between the in-house fleet and the pallet network The Candidate; Transport planning management background of a national general haulage fleet Have proven experience in transport planning within general haulage and/or pallet network operations Have a background in leading or managing a team of planners. Bring a sharp, commercial approach to decision-making and planning. Demonstrate knowledge of national operations, tramping and backload optimisation. Hold a CPC qualification (desirable but not essential). Be confident in balancing pricing, service and cost efficiency The ability to develop ...