Logistics Transport Planner

Logistics Transport Planner

Hull (Head Office)
Full-time, permanent
Monday to Friday: 7:00am to 4:00pm
1 in 3 Saturdays: 8:00am to 12:00pm
Flexibility required, including occasional out-of-hours support
£35,000 to £40,000 depending on experienceWe are looking for a confident and organised Logistics Transport Planner to join our Hull operations team. This is a central, fast-paced role, coordinating transport around vessel schedules and time-critical deliveries.

You will manage daily transport activity, handle live operational issues, and ensure deliveries are on time and in full, making quick, practical decisions as things change.

The Role

Plan and oversee daily transport operations in line with vessel schedules, customer needs and business priorities. You will manage live activity, respond to changes, and work closely with internal teams to keep operations running efficiently and support wider planning.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning & Coordination

Plan and allocate vehicles and drivers to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements
Coordinate transport activity around vessel schedules and port operations
Optimise routes to improve efficiency and control costs
Monitor live operations and deal with issues as they arise
Work closely with warehouse, sales and customer teams to ensure smooth delivery of goodsCompliance & Regulation

Ensure all activity is in line with DVSA regulations and Operator Licence requirements
Monitor drivers’ hours and working time in line with legislation
Support audits and ensure documentation is always up to dateDriver & Vehicle Management

Brief drivers on daily schedules and ensure clear communication at all times
Maintain accurate driver records including licences and training
Ensure all vehicles are compliant and documentation is currentReporting & Continuous Improvement

Track and report on KPIs such as on-time delivery, utilisation and fuel usage
Identify areas for improvement and look at ways to make operations more efficient
Support incident reporting and investigations where neededAbout You

You will be comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment and making decisions in real time.

Essential

Around 3 years’ experience in transport planning or logistics coordination
Strong knowledge of DVSA, O-Licence and drivers’ hours regulations
Experience in fast-paced or time-critical environments
Confident decision-making and problem-solving
Well organised with strong prioritisation skills
Good communication with drivers, teams and customers
Competent with transport systems and Microsoft OfficeDesirable

Experience in shipping, ports or vessel-based logistics
Exposure to time-critical or just-in-time delivery
Understanding of route optimisation and cost control
Experience with KPIs such as OTIF and utilisation
Familiarity with telematics or tracking systems
Strong Excel skillsThe Person

Takes ownership and is hands-on
Stays calm under pressure
Practical and solutions-focused
Commercially aware
Flexible and willing to go the extra mile
Builds strong working relationshipsWhat to Expect

This is a key role within the business and someone who joins will quickly become central to how operations run.

In the first few months, you will be expected to:

Get a full understanding of the business and how operations are planned
Learn the different ports, processes and constraints involved
Build confidence in running daily transport activity independently
Take ownership of planning and contribute to weekly operational planning meetingsLonger term, the aim is for you to run this function confidently and help drive improvements across transport operations.

Why Join

Be part of a business where this role genuinely matters
Work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
Opportunity to shape and improve how transport operations run
Join a team that values practical thinking and getting things done

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