Transport Planner - Road Freight & Groupage
6 days ago
Grimsby
Are you an experienced Transport Planner who enjoys the fast pace of road freight operations and thrives on finding practical solutions in a busy environment? We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing logistics business looking to strengthen its planning team with an organised, commercially aware, and customer-focused Transport Planner. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to work across full loads, part loads, groupage, and specialist freight movements within a collaborative and supportive team. This position would suit someone who enjoys balancing operational planning, customer communication, and supplier management while playing a key part in keeping freight moving efficiently across the UK and Europe. What You’ll Be Doing Planning and coordinating collections and deliveries across full loads, part loads, and multi-drop groupage operations Managing and optimising daily road freight schedules alongside internal teams and external partners Planning export groupage loads and ensuring cost-effective vehicle utilisation Tracking and monitoring trailer movements, including servicing schedules, MOTs, defects, and damages Building strong working relationships with hauliers, negotiating rates, and monitoring supplier performance Working closely with customers to provide updates, resolve issues, and manage expectations proactively Supporting operational performance b...