Transport Planner
Location: Telford
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00–19:30
37.5 hours per week
Type: Permanent The Role
This is a Transport Planner role for someone who understands that transport rarely behaves itself. Routes change. Traffic happens. Vehicles break down. Drivers call in sick. Customers add deliveries. And somehow, everything still needs to get where it's supposed to be. You'll take ownership of the planning function, making sure vehicles, drivers and deliveries are organised as efficiently and realistically as possible. This is not just about plotting dots on a map. You'll need to understand the practical side of transport — what drivers can actually achieve, what the vehicles can legally and physically do, where access is difficult, how driver hours affect the plan and what to change when things start going sideways. The right person will be calm, switched on and naturally solutions-focused. What You'll Be Doing
Planning efficient daily routes for vans, rigids and HGVs
Allocating work to drivers based on experience, availability and vehicle type
Making sure delivery plans are achievable and compliant
Monitoring routes throughout the day and reacting to changes
Replanning where necessary due to traffic, breakdowns, delays or driver availability
Checking driver hours and working time compliance
Using TachoMaster or similar systems to review driver activity and identify potential infringements
Working closely with drivers and understanding the practical challenges they face
Liaising with depots, warehouse teams, customers and management
Managing urgent or time-critical deliveries
Reviewing route efficiency and reducing unnecessary mileage
Looking at opportunities to reduce overtime, agency usage and external haulage costs
Making sure the right vehicle is allocated to the right job
Taking into
Transport Planner employer: Quest Employment
Quest Employment is an outstanding employer, offering Warehouse Operatives in Islip a stable work environment with fixed AM or PM shifts that ensure consistency in your schedule. With competitive pay rates, enhanced weekend overtime, and a supportive team culture, employees benefit from comprehensive training and clear career progression opportunities, all while enjoying excellent on-site facilities like a subsidised canteen and gym.
