Transport Planner
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Outskirts of Crawley |
| Area | West Sussex, UK |
| Sector | Warehouse & Logistics |
| Salary | £30,000 - £32,000 DOE |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Alysha Kirby |
| Telephone | 01342 325 316 |
| Job Ref | AK15339 |
- Description
Lloyd Recruitment Services is delighted to be working with a well-established distribution business in the outskirts of Crawley, who are looking to hire a Transport Planner to join their operations team.
You will play a pivotal role in coordinating daily driver and logistics operations, ensuring smooth workflows and maximising fleet efficiency.
As the Transport Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling daily deliveries to ensure customer orders are completed in a timely manner. You’ll be integral to the smooth running of the transport function, balancing operational efficiency with excellent communication and service standards.
Key Duties of the Transport Planner:
- Planning and scheduling daily delivery routes in line with customer commitments and operational capacity
- Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, including drivers’ hours and vehicle weight limits
- Maximising fleet efficiency through effective route planning and fuel optimisation
- Acting as the main point of contact for delivery-related queries and issue resolution
- Liaising with sales, yard, and driver teams to ensure smooth delivery execution
- Preparing driver manifests, delivery documentation, and monitoring transport KPIs
- Supporting drivers and contributing to cost control and performance improvement initiatives
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience in transport or logistics planning
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communication skills with a customer-focused approach
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Calm, proactive, and self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Flexible, team-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Desirable
- Working knowledge of transport legislation (drivers’ hours, Working Time Directive, vehicle weights)
What’s on Offer:
- Salary £30K - £32K DOE
- Monday to Friday (no weekends!)
- A supportive, team-oriented working environment
- Ongoing development opportunities
Extra Information:
- Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details).
- Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful.
- By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services’ Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website).
Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.
