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Transport Planner

27 Days Old

Job Description

Position: Transport Planner
Location: Penrith
Package: £30-40k basic with an OTE of £50k +

Bennett and Game are currently partnering with a rapidly expanding Freight Forwarding company who are actively looking for a commercially driven Transport Planner to join their Penrith team.

The successful candidate will have proven ability in managing UK planning operations with a core focus in growing accounts, building relationships and maximising planning loads for their clients.

Transport Planner Position Overview -

  • This is a hands-on operational role requiring control, ownership, and commercial awareness.
  • Plan vehicles efficiently and profitably
  • Manage daily collections and deliveries
  • Work closely with subcontractors and drivers
  • Monitor jobs proactively and resolve issues early
  • Protect margin through disciplined buying and routing
  • Maintain accurate system updates

Transport Planner Position Requirements -

  • Has solid UK transport planning experience
  • Understands routing, driver hours, and operational constraints
  • Thinks commercially and protects margin
  • Is calm, organised, and structured under pressure
  • Communicates clearly and professionally
  • Takes ownership from start to finish

Transport Planner Position Salary & Benefits -

  • Up to £40,000 basic salary
  • Weekly bonus linked directly to department gross profit
  • OTE £50,000+
  • Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00
  • Modern systems and structured processes

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Location:
Penrith
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Transportation And Storage

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