Position: Transport Planner
Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.
Location: Penrith
Package: £30-40k basic with an OTE of £50k +
Bennett and Game are currently partnering with a rapidly expanding Freight Forwarding company who are actively looking for a commercially driven Transport Planner to join their Penrith team.
The successful candidate will have proven ability in managing UK planning operations with a core focus in growing accounts, building relationships and maximising planning loads for their clients.
Transport Planner Position Overview -
This is a hands-on operational role requiring control, ownership, and commercial awareness.
Plan vehicles efficiently and profitably
Manage daily collections and deliveries
Work closely with subcontractors and drivers
Monitor jobs proactively and resolve issues early
Protect margin through disciplined buying and routing
Maintain accurate system updates
Transport Planner Position Requirements -
Has solid UK transport planning experience
Understands routing, driver hours, and operational constraints
Thinks commercially and protects margin
Is calm, organised, and structured under pressure
Communicates clearly and professionally
Takes ownership from start to finish
Transport Planner Position Salary & Benefits -
Up to £40,000 basic salary
Weekly bonus linked directly to department gross profit
OTE £50,000+
Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00
Modern xxuwjjq systems and structured processesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.