• Permanent
  • Swindon
  • £34k - 36k per year + Benefits £ / Year

People Solutions Group

Transport Planner – Swindon, Wiltshire

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our well-established client based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing transport operation offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and genuine opportunities for career development.

This role would suit candidates who have previously worked as a Transport Coordinator, Logistics Planner or Transport Administrator and have a strong understanding of transport compliance and fleet operations.

Shift Pattern:

  • Monday to Friday
  • 11:00 – 20:00

Benefits:

As a Transport Planner, you will receive:

  • £34,000 – £36,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Extended Christmas closure
  • Contributory pension scheme from day one
  • Free onsite parking
  • Online payslips
  • Uniform provided following successful completion of probation
  • Access to a benefits platform offering hundreds of discounts on everyday purchases, including food, drink, cinema tickets, clothing, and homeware
  • Employee Assistance Programme with a twenty-four-hour confidential helpline

Day-to-Day Duties:

As a Transport Planner, your duties will include:

  • Planning and coordinating daily vehicle movements and driver schedules across the UK
  • Ensuring fleet utilisation is efficient, cost-effective, and meets operational requirements
  • Monitoring driver hours, tachograph compliance, and transport KPIs
  • Maintaining accurate transport records, servicing schedules, and compliance documentation
  • Supporting route optimisation to improve efficiency and service levels
  • Assisting with fleet maintenance planning, MOT scheduling, and defect reporting
  • Liaising with drivers and internal teams to ensure smooth day-to-day transport operations

Essential Skills:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Previous experience in a Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator, or similar logistics position
  • Strong understanding of drivers’ hours regulations, tachograph requirements, and transport compliance
  • Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS)
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
  • The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience:

  • Knowledge of Operator Licence (O-Licence) compliance
  • Previous experience within a 3PL or multi-customer transport operation
  • Experience supporting fleet maintenance and compliance processes

Training:

  • Full role-specific training and onboarding provided
  • Ongoing support and career development opportunities

Apply Now:

If you are ready to take the next step in your logistics career and join a professional transport operation offering excellent benefits and long-term career prospects, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process