Transport Planner

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 profitablyManage daily collections and deliveriesWork closely with subcontractors and driversMonitor jobs proactively and resolve issues earlyProtect margin through disciplined buying and routingMaintain accurate system updates Transport Planner Position Requirements - Has solid UK transport planning experienceUnderstands routing, driver hours, and operational constraintsThinks commercially and protects marginIs calm, organised, and structured under pressureCommunicates clearly and professionallyTakes ownership from start to finish Transport Planner Position Salary and Benefits - Up to 40,000 basic salaryWeekly bonus linked directly to department gross profitOTE 50,000+Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00Modern systems and structured processesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex ..... full job details .....