Transport Planner
4 days ago
Transport Planner Application Deadline: 23 December 2025 Department: Transport Operations Employment Type: Permanent Location: Widnes Description Are you ready for a role where no two days are the same? As part of our dynamic planning team, you’ll face new challenges daily as customer requirements evolve – sometimes by the hour. Your contribution will be key to maintaining the high service levels we pride ourselves on. Our team works together to overcome challenges – no one faces issues alone. If you’re positive, driven, and eager to grow, this is the perfect environment for you. From day one, you’ll receive full support and mentoring from your manager and colleagues. We offer a range of in-house training opportunities, including diploma courses, to help you develop and succeed. You’ll be guided until you’re confident and ready to work independently. Manage 20–30 vehicles daily, ensuring cost-effective routing. Maintain service levels and build strong relationships with drivers and other departments. Contribute to a collaborative team focused on delivering excellence. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage daily and next-day vehicle schedules. Communicate effectively with drivers and internal teams. Allocate work in line with the Working Time Directive. Monitor routes using Mandata and adjust plans as needed. Reduce empty mileage through smart route allocation. Track performance and resolve issues promptly. Respond to emails and updates throughout the day. Attend team meetings and report key issues to the Planning Manager. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Good IT Skills Word/Excel Flexibility Good communication skills verbal and written Excellent organisational ability Good knowledge of the working time directive and driver regulations Good geographical knowledge Ability to problem solve whilst working in a fast-paced environment Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external colleagues Benefits Health cash plan & virtual GP access Pension scheme & life assurance Employee referral scheme High street discounts Driver representatives & employee forum Personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Transport Planner
4 days ago
Widnes, United Kingdom D2R Full time**Transport Planner - Supply Chain & Logistics - Widnes - £28,000 - £32,000 pa** **About the company** Our client is currently looking for an experienced Transport Planner to work at their base near Widnes. This is a great opportunity to work with a well-established, vastly experienced national haulage company. If you have a proven track record of...
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Transport Planner
1 week ago
Widnes, United Kingdom Esken Renewables Full timeAre you an experienced transport planner looking for a new role? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced planner to join our well established team based at our head office in Widnes. **What will you be doing**: - Maintain current daily plan whilst planning next day’s work - Strong and consistent communication with drivers daily - Allocating...
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Transport Planner
2 weeks ago
Widnes, United Kingdom Suttons Group Full timeBecause of business growth, Suttons Tankers are recruiting for an experienced **Transport Planner** to join the Planning team at our **Widnes** site. **The Role**: You will communicate effectively with the customer and ensure drivers’ understanding of their transport plan and the day-to-day completion of work. You will keep the customer up to date with...
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Transport Planner
6 days ago
Widnes, United Kingdom Culina Group Full timeAs a Transport Planner you will provide a plan that deploys the allocated resource pool in the most effective way and ensure the plan meets all legal obligations in respect of WTD and EU Drivers Legislation.Salary: Up to 33000 per annum Working Hours: 4 on 4 off nights. 38.5 hours per weekKey Duties of a Transort Planner: Escalation of late runners to...
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Transport Planner
2 days ago
Widnes, United Kingdom Suttons Group Full time**Job Title**: Transport Planner **Salary**:Up to £30,000 **Work Location**:Widnes **Hours of Work**:Day Shift - Rough Office hours **Benefits**: 25 Days Annual Leave, Pension + Additional Benefits **The Role**: Being an effective communicator, you will work with our customers and ensure that our drivers have a good understanding of their daily transport...
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Transport Planner
1 week ago
Widnes, United Kingdom Seras Full time**Description**: Seras is on the lookout for top talent, to join our innovative and results-oriented team. Seras is the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel! It has long-term contracts in place to supply nearly 2 million tonnes of fuel to Energy Recovery Facilities, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2%...
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Transport Planner
1 week ago
Widnes, Halton, United Kingdom Seras Full time £31,000 - £41,000 per yearTransport PlannerApplication Deadline: 23 December 2025Department: Transport OperationsEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: WidnesDescription Are you ready for a role where no two days are the same? As part of our dynamic planning team, you'll face new challenges daily as customer requirements evolve – sometimes by the hour. Your contribution will be key to...
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Dynamic Transport Planner: Daily Routing
3 days ago
Widnes, United Kingdom Seras UK Full timeA dynamic transport company in the UK is seeking a Transport Planner to join their planning team in Widnes. In this role, you will manage the daily operations of 20-30 vehicles, ensuring that service levels are maintained and that routes are optimized for efficiency. Strong communication and IT skills, along with a good understanding of regulations, are...
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Transport Planner
1 week ago
Widnes, United Kingdom Palltech Pallets Ltd Full timePalltech Pallets is a family owned & operated business. We buy, sort, repair & sell quality pallets to all industries across the North of England. We are expanding rapidly and are looking for the right people to join our successful team. We are creative, fast-paced, our goal is to provide quality pallets to all our customers in a timely manner. Our work...
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Transport Planner
1 week ago
Widnes, Halton, United Kingdom Seras Full time £30,000 - £40,000 per yearApplication Deadline December 23, 2025 Department Transport Operations Employment Type Permanent Location Widnes Workplace type Onsite Key Responsibilities Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Benefits About Seras At Seras our biomass fuel expertise has been developed over the last 12 years. We process waste wood and supply 1.7 tonnes of biomass...