Transport Planner
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Job Title: Transport Planner
Location: Whittlesey, Peterborough (on-site)
Salary: Up to £33,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, shifts either 7am-3pm or 9am-5pm
Loom Talent is recruiting a Transport Planner on behalf of a leading UK manufacturer, at their major manufacturing site in Whittlesey.
This is a hands-on planning role at the heart of the site's logistics operation, coordinating the efficient, cost-effective and compliant movement of product from the Whittlesey site to customers across the UK.
What you'll be doing:
- Planning and scheduling daily vehicle routes and loads, liaising with hauliers and drivers to secure capacity and resolve day-to-day issues
- Working closely with production, warehouse and customer service teams to align dispatch with stock availability and order priorities
- Monitoring delivery performance and compliance (DVSA, drivers' hours, H&S), managing exceptions and keeping stakeholders informed
What we're looking for:
- Experience in a transport planning or logistics scheduling role, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG distribution
- Working knowledge of UK transport compliance (drivers' hours, DVSA regulations, Working Time Directive), plus confident use of transport/routing software and Excel
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach suited to a fast-paced site
Why apply:
- Join a market-leading, well-established manufacturer with a strong industry reputation
- Monday to Friday working, shift options of 7am-3pm or 9am-5pm, no weekend working required
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Stable, permanent position with a business investing in its logistics operation