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WR Logistics
Transport Planner
Derby, Derbyshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 28000.00 - 34000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- WR Logistics
- Closes
- 18 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Transport Planner
Location: Durham
Salary: 34,000
Hours: Monday–Friday
Join a well–established, family–led logistics business where people genuinely come first. Our client is owned and run by a close–knit family team, supported by a loyal senior management group, and their personal, people–focused approach guides everything they do.
Operating across the UK and Europe, they provide comprehensive freight forwarding and transport solutions.
The Role
As a Transport Planner, you will play a key part in coordinating and optimising daily HGV routes. You'll work closely with drivers, customers, and the wider operations team to ensure deliveries run smoothly, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and schedule daily HGV routes across the UK and Europe
Liaise with drivers, providing clear instructions and resolving issues as they arise
Ensure compliance with all transport regulations and company standards
Monitor progress, update customers, and manage any delays or challenges
Work collaboratively with the wider operations team to maintain service levels
About You:
Previous HGV planning experience is essential
Strong communicator with excellent problem–solving skills
Able to work in a fast–paced environment with changing priorities
Knowledge of UK and European transport regulations
A proactive, organised, and team–focused approach
If you're looking to join a stable, supportive company where your contribution truly matters, this is a fantastic opportunity.
WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Ad ID: 5417444644
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