Graduate Logistics Planner – Transport and Planning (Thurnscoe, Rotherham | £35,000 | ekeg Limited)
Are you a graduate with practical experience in logistics, transport, or planning? ekeg, the UK and Ireland’s leading keg and cask management business, is looking for a Graduate Logistics Planner to join our operations team in Thurnscoe.
We work with over 600 breweries and cider producers, managing more than 1 million kegs and casks each year, delivering and collecting containers efficiently across the UK and Ireland.
About the Role
As a Graduate Logistics Planner, you will coordinate daily vehicle routes, ensure smooth stock movement across sites, and support drivers and depots with real-time problem-solving.
This role is suitable for graduates who have gained practical experience in logistics, transport, or planning through an industrial placement, internship, or 1–2 years’ professional experience. You will manage data using planning systems, liaise with operational teams, and help ensure deliveries and returns run efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and schedule daily deliveries, returns, and vehicle routes
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Communicate with drivers, depots, and customers to ensure smooth operations
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Maintain accurate stock and container records using tracking systems
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Support process improvements and operational efficiency
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Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are met
About You
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Graduate with practical experience in logistics, transport, or planning coordination (industrial placement, internship, or up to 2 years’ experience)
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Confident using Excel and willing to learn new planning systems
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Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems
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Strong communicator and team player
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Full UK driving licence required
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Experience in a similar industry or placement is highly advantageous
Why Join ekeg?
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Work with a market leader in keg and cask management
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Gain hands-on experience in transport planning, stock management, and operational coordination
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Be part of a supportive team focused on efficiency and improvement
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Clear career progression opportunities and professional development support
If you’ve started your logistics career and are now ready for that next challenge — this could be the ideal step forward.
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