Full time Temporary Permanent

Transport Planner

Pertemps North Midlands

Kegworth, Leicestershire, DE74 2XU

£13.45 - £17.35 per hour

Posted: 10 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 10 October 2026

Ref: 60871899

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About the Role

Based at Kegworth, this Transport Planner post involves coordinating daily logistics operations at a busy hub near Castle Donington. The successful candidate will plan efficient, cost-effective routes while managing driver schedules and responding to live changes. Working alongside customers and colleagues, they ensure depot activities run smoothly and deliveries arrive on time. Shifts cover Monday to Friday, with day or night patterns offered across three rotations. Strong organisational skills, confidence and prior planning experience are essential. Pay ranges from £13.45 to £17.35 hourly, depending on shift. The contract runs full time, temporary to permanent, with genuine progression prospects.

Excellent progression opportunities
Join a friendly, supportive team in a positive working environment
Days or nights available – apply now and find a shift that works for you
Pertemps are recruiting for a confident, organised and experienced Transport Planner to join a busy logistics hub based at East Midlands Gateway (DE74), near Castle Donington and Kegworth. You’ll play a key role in planning and coordinating daily transport operations, ensuring routes are efficient, cost-effective and delivered on time. Working closely with drivers, customers and the wider transport team, you’ll manage schedules, respond to changes and help ensure the smooth running of the depot.
Working hours:

Monday to Friday
0900am – 1730pm OR 1030am – 1900pm OR 1800pm – 0400am

Pay Rates

Day hours ( Administrator level) £13.45.
Day hours (Planner level) £16.00 to £17.35 DOE.
Night hours (Administrator level) £14.50 to £15 DOE.

The successful Transport Planner will have:

Basic knowledge of transport legislation (driver hours, vehicle compliance) would be advantageous
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Good geographical knowledge and route planning ability
Strong knowledge of local and regional road networks
Ability to plan efficient and cost-effective routes
Confident dealing with customers, drivers and colleagues
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Ability to adapt quickly to changes and unexpected issues
Previous experience in customer service, logistics or transport is desirable

Your Duties as a Transport Planner:

Plan and organise daily transport routes efficiently and cost-effectively
Allocate drivers and vehicles to planned routes
Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time
Monitor routes and adjust when required
Deal with customer queries and provide updates on deliveries
Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and transport teams
Use route-planning and transport management systems
Consider traffic, road restrictions and geographical factors when planning routes
Always maintain a high level of customer service
Work to company procedures, transport regulations and health & safety requirements
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the transport team

Benefits of working for Pertemps: