Overview
Reference
Planner-LU5 Salary
£31,000 - £31,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Bedfordshire -- Dunstable Job Type
Permanent Posted
Friday, September 26, 2025
🔹 Transport Planner - Late Shift
📍 Location: Dunstable
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 13pm–22pm
Interaction Recruitment are working with our client to recruit a proactive and experienced Transport Planner to oversee daily vehicle planning and lead a dynamic team of drivers. This role is key to ensuring smooth logistics operations and excellent customer service.
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner that can fit in with the team and assist the team to plan 50 + vehicles and trailers in the day to day running of our business.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee daily vehicle routing across all fleet types (Class 1, Class 2, 7.5T, and vans)
2. Monitor driver hours and ensure compliance with transport regulations
3. Conduct daily driver briefings and debriefings
4. Communicate with customers to schedule and confirm bookings
5. Act as the main point of contact for drivers, providing job instructions and updates
6. Review and report vehicle defect checks to the workshop team
7. Resolve transport-related issues and delays promptly
8. Optimise vehicle utilisation to maximise efficiency and return per truck
9. Prepare driver run sheets for the following day’s operations
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
10. Proven experience in transport planning with strong knowledge of UK geography and logistics
11. Ability to work independently and take initiative
12. Quick-thinking and confident decision-maker under pressure
13. Reliable and adaptable to meet changing business needs
14. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
15. Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with IT systems
16. Self-driven with a collaborative mindset
17. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
18. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
What we’re looking for:
19. Experience in transport operations and logistics
20. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
21. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and planning systems
22. A flexible, customer-focused team player with a positive attitude
If you're ready to lead from the front and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
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