Transport Planner

New transport planner opportunity – Join a Leading European Transport & Logistics Company

• Location: Wix
• Working Hours: Weekly shift rotation: 07:00 – 16:00 and 08:30 – 17:30 (Monday to Friday)
• Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

RMS is excited to partner with a leading European Transport & Logistics organisation to recruit a Transport Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional with a strong background in transport planning and logistics to become part of a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and review driver routes to optimise efficiency
• Liaise with drivers and colleagues to ensure timely deliveries
• Act as the key communication link between customers and drivers
• Supervise and manage driver workloads
• Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive (WTD) and driving hours regulations
• Proactively plan vehicle availability for customer needs
• Monitor customer requests, allocate jobs, and issue instructions
• Stay up to date with transport-related issues and adapt to changes daily
• Troubleshoot critical transport-related challenges as they arise

• Hold a valid driving licence with fewer than six penalty points (no DR10 offences)
• Ideally hold a Transport Manager CPC qualification or be willing to undertake CPC training
• Solid understanding of the UK & EU Road Haulage Industry with excellent geographical knowledge.
• Previous experience in transport planning or traffic operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of transport regulations, including EU drivers'' hours and WTD.

Who You Are:

• Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Team-oriented, yet capable of working autonomously.
• Meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving ability.
• Adaptable, reliable, and flexible with a positive and customer-focused mindset.

If you''re passionate about logistics, thrive under pressure, and want to be part of a growing European operation where your input truly matters, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a company that values operational excellence and offers opportunities for professional development.

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.