Transport Planner South Cheshire
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Location: Wardle, Nantwich area (CW5)
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Salary: GBP33,000 per annum
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
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Sector: Logistics, Ambient Grocery & Fleet Distribution
About the Opportunity
Are you a skilled transport planner or coordinator looking for a stable, Monday-to-Friday role with a major industry leader? We are partnering with a premier UK logistics and warehousing specialist based right in the heart of South Cheshire. Operating a modern fleet of over 150 vehicles, our client is a dominant force in ambient grocery distribution, servicing some of the biggest names in retail and food manufacturing.
We are looking for a sharp, commercially minded Transport Planner to join their busy traffic office. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to take ownership of efficient, large-scale fleet operations, this is the role for you.
What You ll Be Doing
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Strategic Route Optimisation: Plan and map out daily collection and delivery schedules to maximize cost-efficiency and ensure strict delivery windows are met.
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Resource & Fleet Management: Allocate vehicles and drivers effectively while maintaining bulletproof compliance with Drivers Hours and Working Time Regulations.
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Operational Problem Solving: Act as the central point of contact, liaising smoothly between drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to handle real-time road challenges.
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System Accuracy: Maintain up-to-date, precise transport management records and compliance logs.
What We re Looking For
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Proven experience working in a fast-paced transport planning, traffic office, or logistics coordination environment.
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Solid understanding of UK geography and a strong grasp of Working Time Regulations and Drivers' Hours compliance.
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills under pressure.
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Strong IT literacy and familiarity with modern Transport Management Systems (TMS).
Why Apply?
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Competitive salary of GBP33,000 p.a.
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Highly desirable Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM working hours.
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Excellent career stability working with a massive, highly established fleet operation in the South Cheshire logistics corridor.
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