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 legislation. You will be responsible for compliant 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 / 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.
Responsibilities
* Plan and coordinate daily 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 systems up to date.
Qualifications
* 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 escalation appropriately.
* Clear and confident communicator when dealing with drivers, suppliers, and management.
* A driver's licence and the ability to drive confidently (essential).
* HGV licence (desirable but not essential).
* Cat B licence minimum with opportunity to gain Cat C + E.
* Previous experience in transport planning, fleet administration, or transport compliance (desirable).
* Supports apprenticeship in Traffic Office Level 2, Transport Supervisor Level 3, or HGV Driver (Cat C+E).
Benefits
* 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
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