Taylor Stevenson is proud to be partnering with a well-established, international logistics provider specialising in temperature-controlled and cold-chain solutions. With a strong presence across Europe and the UK, this business supports customers across sectors including food, pharmaceutical and specialist goods, delivering end-to-end logistics solutions from port handling and storage through to final delivery.
Due to continued growth at their Newark operation, we are recruiting an experienced Transport Planner to join a dynamic and fast-paced transport team. This is a key role within the operation, offering the opportunity to contribute to a growing business with a strong reputation for quality, compliance and customer service.
The Role
As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for developing efficient transport plans, managing daily operations, and ensuring a high level of service delivery while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing transport plans that meet operational and customer requirements
Planning food movements (chilled/frozen experience highly beneficial)
Managing drivers, compliance and performance, including being TachoMaster literate
Overseeing day-to-day logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
Liaising with internal departments to maintain smooth transport processes
Providing excellent customer service by responding to enquiries and resolving issues promptly
Using Excel to analyse data and produce reports that support operational improvement
Maintaining accurate transport records and monitoring KPIs
Leading, coaching and supporting a team of Transport Coordinators
Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation and company policies
About You
You will be an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a busy logistics environment and enjoys taking ownership of transport operations.
You will ideally have:
Proven experience in a transport planning or logistics role (essential)
CPC qualification (preferred but not essential)
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident IT skills, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
The ability to adapt quickly, learn new systems and solve problems effectively
A proactive, solutions-driven mindset
What’s on Offer
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 47.5 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Opportunity to join a growing international logistics business with long-term career prospects
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