Transport Planner

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Job Description

Role: Transport Planner
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Are you a sharp and commercially minded Transport Planner looking for a fresh challenge? We're recruiting for a Portsmouth-based business that values efficient planning, teamwork, and keeping things running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced haulage environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in running cost-effective, well-structured plans.


The Role

  • Plan and schedule HGV routes across the UK to ensure maximum vehicle efficiency.

  • Liaise with drivers, customers, and internal teams to maintain smooth operations.

  • React quickly to changing situations - breakdowns, delays, and last-minute bookings.

  • Use of sub-contractors on haulage exchange

  • Maintain accurate records of routes, timings, and load allocations.


About You

  • Proven experience planning HGV vehicles within a UK haulage company.

  • Strong understanding of driver hours, WTD, and general transport regulations.

  • Good geographical knowledge

  • A natural problem solver who can balance cost, service, and compliance.

  • Experience with TMS.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £35,000

  • Structured shift pattern for better work-life balance

  • Supportive team culture and hands-on management


WR Logistics are the #1 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.


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Location:
Portsmouth
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Transportation And Storage

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