Senior Transport Planner
Location: Stockport
Salary: Circa GBP35,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (with evening & weekend on-call cover on a rota basis)
My client is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join a busy and well-established transport operation in Stockport. This is a key role within the operations team, responsible for planning and coordinating a general haulage fleet while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strong commercial performance across both rigid and articulated vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and allocate transport resources effectively to ensure smooth daily operations and maintain service levels
* Adjust transport plans in response to operational changes, delays, or unexpected issues
* Communicate clearly with drivers regarding job allocations, updates, and end-of-day debriefs
* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, always ensuring a high level of service
* Identify and develop opportunities to work with new customers and approved sub-contractors
* Make sound commercial decisions when allocating work to sub-contractors
* Ensure all vehicles and equipment are scheduled correctly and remain compliant with legal requirements
* Accurately update and maintain transport management system (TMS) records
* Work closely with internal departments to support smooth and efficient operations
* Provide out-of-hours support on a rota basis via telephone
* Carry out general administrative duties to support the wider team
Job skills required
* Strong understanding of driver hours and transport compliance regulations
* Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network
* Confident communicator, both written and verbal
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities
* Comfortable working under pressure in a busy environment
* High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
* Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and transport systems
* A team player who can also work independently when required
* Ability to build strong working relationships with drivers, customers, and suppliers
Package and benefits
* 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
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