Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Full-Time 30237 - 30237 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Plan and coordinate transport schedules for 184 stores daily.
  • Company: Join a leading logistics company with a focus on teamwork.
  • Benefits: Enjoy free parking, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme.
  • Other info: Access to retail discounts and 24/7 GP consultations.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while optimising transport efficiency.
  • Qualifications: Transport experience, strong communication skills, and good geographical knowledge required.

The predicted salary is between 30237 - 30237 £ per year.

Pay Rate: £30,237.50

Grade: O

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Monday–Friday rotating shifts 6am-2pm, 7am-3pm, 1pm-9pm.

Location: Dunelm Distribution Centre, Stoke On Trent ST4 4EX.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE:

  • Planning and coordinating for 184 stores daily transport schedules to meet operational and customer requirements.
  • Communicating with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to manage changes, delays, or issues.
  • Optimising routes, loads, and vehicle utilisation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Allocating vehicle and trailer resources to plan and allocate driver resources to the plan.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO:

  • Enjoy working in a fast‑paced, operational environment and can prioritise effectively.
  • Communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders and work well as part of a team.
  • Have a strong attention to detail and previous transport experience.
  • Have good geographical knowledge and experience with backhaul.
  • Have experience with Paragon and also good knowledge of driver hours.

WHY JOIN US?

  • Free parking and on-site canteen.
  • We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview.
  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution.
  • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations.
  • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts.
  • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice.

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Contact Details:

DHL Supply Chain Recruitment Team