FindCore
Transport Planner
Transport Planner at FindCore, based in Northampton, East Midlands, paying £29,000 - £37,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £29,000 - £37,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Northampton, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Transport Planner
14% below the typical rate for transport planner
Reference 57401246
About the role
FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established global logistics business with the recruitment of a Transport Planner.
Permanent, full-time position based in Northampton, working Sunday to Thursday, 6:00pm – 3:00am.
This is a busy operational role responsible for planning and coordinating short-distance deliveries and collections, ensuring vehicles, drivers and routes are organised efficiently for the following day.
Salary
Highly Competitive, depending on experience + excellent benefits & growth opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate delivery and collection routes for next-day operations.
- Arrange vehicles and liaise with local hauliers where required.
- Coordinate driver workloads and support daily dispatch operations.
- Manage transport data, delivery information and operational systems throughout the shift.
- Monitor vehicle arrivals and ensure freight is dispatched efficiently.
- Prepare next-day collection and delivery schedules.
- Support warehouse and transport teams with fleet availability and load planning changes.
- Complete transport administration accurately and within deadlines.
- Communicate with drivers, depots and internal teams to resolve operational issues.
- Ensure a high level of customer service, efficiency and transport compliance.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within transport planning, logistics or a busy traffic office environment.
- Good understanding of transport operations and UK geography.
- Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confident using transport systems and general IT applications.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Able to make quick decisions and solve operational problems.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Proactive, organised and able to work to strict deadlines.
What’s on Offer
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Sunday to Thursday working pattern.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee discounts and health benefits.
- Free on-site parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Referral rewards and long-service recognition.
- Opportunity to develop your career within a large international logistics business.
Please apply.
Reference: 57401246 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via FindCore
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