Transport Planner

Transport Planner – Dartford

Shift: 4 on / 4 off | 8am – 8pm
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next career move? We’re working with a leading logistics business who are seeking a motivated planner to join their busy operations team based in Dartford.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing daily collection and delivery schedules, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and first-class customer service. Working on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (8am–8pm), you’ll play a key part in maximising vehicle utilisation, reducing empty miles, and keeping operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain efficient daily transport plans to meet customer KPIs.

• Allocate drivers, manage rotas, and arrange agency cover where required.

• Communicate clearly with drivers, subcontractors, and customers.

• Monitor live operations, resolving issues such as breakdowns or delays.

• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, Working Time Directive, and driver hours.

• Keep accurate records and data entry in transport systems.

• Develop strong working relationships with drivers, customers, and internal teams.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in a Transport Planner, Logistics Planner, or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of transport compliance, driver hours, and Working Time Directive.

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Confident communicator with the ability to work under pressure.

• IT-literate with experience using transport management systems.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE + company benefits.

• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern – 12-hour shifts (8am–8pm).

• Long-term career opportunity within a well-established logistics business.

• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities.

This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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