About the Role We are seeking a proactive Transport Planner to join a busy transport allocation team. You will play a vital role in ensuring drivers are efficiently scheduled, loads are optimised, and deliveries meet customer expectations. This is a hands-on role where organisation, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential. Key Responsibilities * Allocate daily work to drivers and coordinate their schedules to maximise efficiency. * Monitor driver performance, identifying areas for improvement and highlighting concerns to management. * Maintain daily communication with drivers to confirm workloads and expected delivery times. * Minimise downtime and empty miles, ensuring drivers’ hours are used effectively and compliant with working time regulations. * Liaise with customers and collection points to resolve any delivery or driver issues. * Track deliveries in real time, updating systems to reflect workload progress. * Plan driver attendance for vehicle maintenance in line with compliance requirements. * Support the wider team with load planning and any additional tasks as needed. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have: * Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C, including English and Maths. * Experience in traffic planning, driver liaison, or transport allocation roles. * Strong customer service skills and experience liaising with int...