Job Description
Transport Planner – North London
📍 Location: North London (Commutable from Enfield, Wood Green, Barnet, Tottenham, Finchley)
💼 Industry: Builders Merchants – Trade Retail
🕒 Full-time | Permanent
Salary up to £40,000
We’re hiring an experienced Transport Planner to lead a fast-paced transport and logistics operation in North London. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a team-driven environment and enjoys taking ownership of delivery operations and stock movement.
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Leading a team of upwards of 17 drivers and 8 packers to ensure efficient daily operations
- Managing route planning and logistics scheduling across multiple sites and delivery zones
- Overseeing stock flow, accuracy, and handling of a wide range of product lines
- Supervising site operations alongside an Assistant Transport Manager
- Ensuring compliance with all transport and safety regulations
- Supporting performance reviews, training, and continuous team development
Ideal Background:
You may come from a background in:
- Builders Merchants / Building Products
- Distribution Centres / Trade Suppliers
- Courier / Delivery Logistics
- Wholesale or Warehousing
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Strong team leadership in a warehouse or depot
✅ Confident with stock systems, multi-drop routing, and KPI delivery
✅ Experience managing HGV/van drivers
✅ Excellent communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary with strong company benefits
- Supportive leadership and room to grow
- Monday–Friday, 7-4, usual hours
- The chance to shape the performance of a successful depot
📩 Interested in hearing more? Apply today or message directly to learn more in confidence.
Contact Detail:
RSD Recruitment Recruiting Team