Junior Transport Planner

  • Reed
  • Sunbury-on-thames, Middlesex
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pmContract: Full-time

We're looking for a Junior Transport Planner to join a small, friendly, and supportive team, where everyone pitches in and helps each other out. In this role, you'll create efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery routes across a local network. You'll work closely with the Operational and Transport Teams to maximise fleet utilisation, improve performance, and ensure exceptional service.

What you'll do

  • Plan and optimise daily local and national delivery routes
  • Schedule loads to meet on-time collection and delivery targets
  • Manage overflow deliveries through pallet networks
  • Ensure routes comply with drivers' hours, WTD, and vehicle weight regulations
  • Review route performance and identify improvements
  • Co-ordinate own fleet and subcontractors to achieve cost-effective solutions
  • Build strong relationships with partner hauliers
  • Communicate effectively across teams to meet operational requirements
  • Use TMS systems and follow internal processes

What you'll bring

  • Great communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly
  • Strong local geographical understanding
  • Competent IT skills (Excel, Word etc.)

If this is a role you are interested in and you would like further details, please do either apply online or contact our Staines office