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 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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