Transport Planner

Runcorn
Salary: £28,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm (can be flexible)

Adaptable recruitment are working with a well-established and growing logistics business to recruit an experienced Transport Planner to join their busy operations team.

This is a fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in keeping deliveries running efficiently, ensuring vehicles, drivers and routes are aligned to meet customer demands and operational targets.

What you will be doing:

• Planning and routing vehicles across the UK
• Managing driver schedules in line with regulations (drivers' hours & WTD)
• Monitoring delivery performance and KPIs
• Briefing and debriefing drivers daily
• Reacting to changes and re-routing where needed
• Liaising with drivers, site teams and management to ensure smooth operations
• Supporting compliance, safety and vehicle maintenance coordination

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner role
• Strong knowledge of transport systems and tachograph regulations
• Confident managing drivers in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

What is on offer?

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking