Transport planner in Manchester

Transport Planner – Role
We’re looking for a Transport Planner to join our Supply Chain team.
Support the day‑to‑day control of a transport operation, ensuring vehicles, drivers and records remain fully compliant with Operator Licence undertakings, DVSA expectations and UK transport legislation.
The role is based out of our warehouse in Shaw, Oldham and requires Monday – Friday general office hours.
We are open to supporting a qualified candidate to complete an apprenticeship in Traffic Office Level 2, Transport Supervisor Level 3 or HGV Driver (Cat C + E).
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily transport activity, including vehicle allocation and driver scheduling, ensuring full compliance with drivers’ hours and WTD rules.
Monitor and update plans in response to delays, breakdowns or resource changes, escalating any compliance risks.
Schedule and monitor vehicle and trailer inspections, MOTs, servicing and maintenance, ensuring no non‑compliant assets are operated.
Manage daily driver defect reporting, ensuring defects are logged, prioritised, rectified and fully closed before vehicles return to service.
Monitor tachograph data and drivers’ hours, identify infringements, investigate root causes and support corrective actions.
Maintain transport and compliance records to DVSA and Operator Licence standards, supporting audits and inspections.
Produce regular compliance and operational reports and keep all transport systems up to date.
Skills and Experience
Previous experience in transport planning, fleet administration or transport compliance (desirable).
Working knowledge of Operator Licence requirements, vehicle compliance, drivers’ hours and tachograph rules.
Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Confident using transport management systems, compliance software and Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
Ability to identify compliance risks and escalated appropriately.
Clear and confident communicator when dealing with drivers, suppliers and management.
A drivers licence and the ability to drive confidently (essential).
HGV licence (desirable but not essential).
Cat B licence minimum with opportunity to gain Cat C + E.
Benefits
24 days holiday (+ 8