Transport Planner
Transport Planner
Transport Planner – Sunbury
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Planner to join a busy and fast-paced pallet delivery operation based in Sunbury.
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 10:00-19:00
Salary: £36,590
Flexibility required to cover holidays, absences, and earlier starts when needed.
The role:
Reporting to the Team Manager, you will be responsible for planning and delivering efficient, compliant, and cost-effective transport operations. This includes daily route planning for collections and deliveries, managing drivers, liaising with customers and depots, and ensuring service levels and performance standards are consistently met. You will also support fleet management, driver debriefs, compliance with Working Time Directive and O-Licence requirements, and maintain strong health & safety standards.
Key responsibilities include:
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Planning daily vehicle routes for collections and deliveries
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Day-to-day driver management and debriefs
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Liaising with customers, depots, and subcontractors
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Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and internal procedures
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Supporting fleet, driver training, and in-cab technology
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Providing out-of-hours support when required
About you:
You will have previous experience as a Transport Planner within a busy pallet or transport environment, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. You’ll be a confident communicator, comfortable working with drivers, customers, and suppliers, and flexible in your approach to meet operational demands.
This is a great opportunity for a planner looking to take on a varied and responsible role within a professional logistics operation.
