Transport Planner
Pertemps · Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Transport Planner at Pertemps, based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, paying £12.71 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.
- Salary
- £12.71 per hour
- Location
- Swadlincote, Derbyshire
- Contract
- Temp to perm
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 21 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Transport Planner
17% below the typical rate for transport planner
Reference 339139567
About the role
Transport Planner – Haulage
Location: Swadlincote
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Job Type: Temp to Perm
We are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a busy and established haulage operation based in Swadlincote. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport or logistics experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating vehicle movements to ensure customer deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Swadlincote
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Job Type: Temp to Perm
We are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a busy and established haulage operation based in Swadlincote. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport or logistics experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating vehicle movements to ensure customer deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule daily routes for a fleet of HGV vehicles.
- Allocate work to drivers while ensuring maximum vehicle utilisation.
- Monitor vehicle movements and proactively manage delays or changes.
- Liaise with drivers, customers, and warehouse staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure compliance with driver hours, tachograph regulations, and company procedures.
- Respond to customer queries and provide transport updates.
- Maintain accurate transport records and update transport management systems.
- Support the transport team with day-to-day operational requirements.
- Previous experience in a transport planning or haulage environment is preferred.
- Good understanding of UK road networks and transport operations.
- Knowledge of driver hours and transport legislation is desirable.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and transport management systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach.
- £12.71 per hour.
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm – no weekend working.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Holiday entitlement.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing haulage business.
Reference: 339139567 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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