Transport Planner

Location: Hull

Salary: £40,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join a genuinely exciting, fast-growing organisation at a pivotal point in its journey.

Recognised twice as a Times Top 100 company, this business is undergoing a significant period of expansion:

• £38m growth in the last 12 months
• Forecasted £50m growth in the next 12 months

This is a fast-paced, ambitious environment where ideas are welcomed, change is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Transport Planner to oversee and coordinate all aspects of transportation operations. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient routing, fleet management, and overall operational excellence.

• Plan and manage all transport operations, including routing, scheduling, and dispatching
• Ensure full compliance with transport laws, regulations, and licensing (e.g. HGV, DVSA)
• Oversee fleet maintenance, inspections, and performance (vehicles, trailers, equipment)
• Monitor budgets, fuel usage, and maintenance costs, implementing cost-control measures
• Supervise, train, and support drivers and transport staff, ensuring safety and performance standards
• Collaborate with warehousing, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure timely deliveries
• Investigate and resolve delivery issues, delays, and transport-related complaints
• Develop and improve transportation policies, procedures, and systems
• Track and report KPIs such as on-time delivery, fleet utilisation, and safety metrics
• Stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes

• Proven experience in transport or fleet management (logistics, manufacturing, or distribution preferred)
• Strong knowledge of UK transport laws and regulations
• Experience with route planning, Transport Management Systems (TMS), and GPS tracking
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
• Full UK driving licence

• Company bonus and incentive schemes
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• "Life Admin" time (2 hours per month for personal tasks)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression in a rapidly growing business
• Regular team socials, events, and celebrations
• On-site parking
• Opportunities to travel
• Early finish at 3:30pm on Fridays
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee referral rewards

If you're ready to take the next step in your transport and logistics career with a company that's growing fast and investing in its people, we'd love to hear from you.