The role
We’re looking for a Transport Planner to join our Supply Chain team. We are looking for a Transport Planner to support the day‑to‑day control of a transport operation. This role is central to ensuring our vehicles, drivers, and records remain fully compliant with Operator Licence undertakings, DVSA expectations, and UK transport legislation.
You will be responsible for compliant transport planning, fleet and driver administration, and maintaining accurate, auditable records. Working closely with drivers, workshops, and management, you will help demonstrate continuous and effective control of the operation.
For this role, we are open to supporting the right candidate to complete an apprenticeship in one of the following – Traffic Office Level 2, Transport Supervisor Level 3, or HGV Driver (Cat C + E).
Please note: This role is based out of our Warehouse in Shaw, Oldham and will be Monday‑Friday general office hours.
What will you do as a Transport Planner at N Brown?
* Plan and coordinate daily transport activity, including vehicle allocation and driver scheduling, ensuring full compliance with drivers' hours and WTD rules.
* Monitor and update plans in response to delays, breakdowns, or resource changes, escalating any compliance risks.
* Schedule and monitor vehicle and trailer inspections, MOTs, servicing, and maintenance, ensuring no non‑compliant assets are operated.
* Manage daily driver defect reporting, ensuring defects are logged, prioritised, rectified, and fully closed before vehicles return to service.
* Monitor tachograph data and drivers' hours, identify infringements, investigate root causes, and support corrective actions.
* Maintain transport and compliance records to DVSA and Operator Licence standards, supporting audits and inspections.
* Produce regular compliance and operational reports and keep all transport systems up to date.
What skills and experience will you have?
* Previous experience in transport planning, fleet administration, or transport compliance (desirable).
* Working knowledge of Operator Licence requirements, vehicle compliance, drivers' hours, and tachograph rules.
* Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
* Confident using transport management systems, compliance software, and Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
* Ability to identify compliance risks and escalat[e] appropriately.
* Clear and confident communicator when dealing with drivers, suppliers, and management.
* A drivers licence and the ability to drive confidently (Essential)
* HGV license (desirable but not essential).
* Cat B licence minimum with opportunity to gain Cat C + E
What's in it for you?
* 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
* Annual bonus scheme
* Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
* Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
* Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
* A range of financial wellbeing support
* Stream – a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
* Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
* Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
* Life Assurance
* Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice
Ways of Working
Our working hours are 38.5 hours per week Monday‑Friday general office hours. This role is based out of our Warehouse in Shaw, Oldham. Our site can be easily accessed via Tram which is just a few minutes walk away and we also offer free car parking for anyone who wishes to drive to the site.
Our promise to you
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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