Transport & Contracts Logistics Planner
Ascot
£36,400 rising to £40,000 after training
An operations focused organisation is looking for a Transport & Contracts Logistics Planner to join its team. This is a key role responsible for planning vehicles, coordinating drivers and managing third party logistics providers to ensure services run efficiently and meet customer requirements.
The role sits within a fast paced operations environment where the ability to think quickly, adapt plans and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders is essential.
Key responsibilities
• Plan and coordinate daily transport schedules and operational activity
• Allocate vehicles and drivers in line with availability and drivers’ hours regulations
• Respond to real time changes and service disruptions
• Coordinate and manage third party logistics providers
• Maintain clear communication with drivers, contractors and internal teams
• Ensure operations remain compliant with transport and safety regulations
• Support out of hours response activity where required
About you
• Experience in logistics, transport planning or operations coordination
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Calm and solutions focused when working under pressure
• Comfortable using planning systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Experience working with third party logistics providers is beneficial
Working pattern
Initial training period:
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00
Following training:
4 on 4 off shift pattern including
Day shift 08:00 – 18:00
Mid shift 12:00 – 22:00
Night shift 20:00 – 08:00 (remote)
Benefits
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare after probation
• Life assurance
• Electric vehicle scheme
Location
Initial training based in Essex (accommodation or Transport can be provided). After training the role can be based in Ascot.