Gi Group is recruiting a Transport Planner in Redhill. This is a hands-on, fast-paced planning role where you'll take ownership of daily vehicle and driver scheduling, route optimisation, and real-time problem solving to keep deliveries running safely, efficiently, and on time.
If you enjoy logistics, love a well-built plan, and stay calm when priorities shift-this could be a great fit.
What you'll get
- 13.00 per hour
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00 - 18:00 (flexibility offered)
The role: what you'll be doing
You'll be responsible for the smooth coordination of daily transport activity, ensuring service levels are met while maintaining compliance with transport legislation and internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities of the Transport Planner:
- Plan and schedule daily transport operations to make the best use of vehicles and drivers
- Build and optimise delivery/collection routes to improve efficiency and control costs
- Monitor vehicle movements and respond quickly to issues, delays, or last-minute changes
- Brief drivers on schedules, route changes, customer requirements, and updates
- Keep accurate transport records and planning documentation
- Liaise with customer service to provide delivery and collection updates
- Work closely with warehouse, customer service, sales and operations teams to meet customer requirements
- Investigate and resolve delivery issues, service failures and customer complaints
- Support continuous improvement across the transport operation
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety requirements
- Support with other tasks as required
How success is measured (KPIs)
- On-time delivery performance
- Vehicle utilisation
- Route efficiency
- Customer satisfaction
- Reduced failed deliveries and service issues
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or fleet scheduling
- Strong knowledge of the UK road network
- Organised planner with excellent time management
- Confident communicator (drivers, customers, internal teams)
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Desirable
- Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS)
- Background in a distribution, transport, or logistics environment
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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Transport Planner in Redhill employer: Gi Group (United Kingdom)
Gi Group United Kingdom is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and precision in the metal finishing industry. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and growth opportunities, ensuring they develop their skills in a dynamic environment. Located in Birmingham, the company provides a stable work schedule with occasional overtime, fostering a balance between professional and personal life.
