Transport Planner

CV-LibraryChelmsford, EssexpermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
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Route Planner Transport Planner

Chelmsford outskirts - Free Parking !! Driver required

£33,000 per year plus quarterly bonus

Join a great company with a fantastic culture, supportive team and genuinely fun working environment.

If you have experience with route planning or transport planning looking for your next opportunity with a friendly, well established business that truly values its people - call me.

We are recruiting for our client who are looking for a confident, organised and proactive Route Planner to join a lovely team based near Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a successful company with an excellent reputation, where teamwork, positivity and customer service are at the heart of everything they do.

You will be plannibg for a fleet of vehicles operating across multiple sites across the country . This will be a busy varied role

If you love route planning, transport coordination and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be the perfect fit.

The Role

As part of the planning team, you will work closely with the Service Manager, Drivers, Sales Team, Customer Service Team and Depot Managers to ensure daily operations are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.

Your day will include

Planning and coordinating daily transport routes

Allocating services, deliveries and collections effectively

Supporting drivers with daily schedules and job allocations

Managing daily transport activity to maintain exceptional customer service

Resolving operational issues quickly and efficiently

Working collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure smooth service delivery

About You

Experience in route planning, transport planning or a very similar logistics role

Strong IT skills including Word and Excel

Excellent administrative and organisational skills

Customer focused with a positive, adaptable approach

Own transport is essential due to office location

What’s On Offer

£33,000 per annum depending on experience

Bonus scheme

Full time permanent role

Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:30

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme after three months

Private medical insurance after six months

Company pension

On site parking

If you are looking for a rewarding role within a friendly team, great company culture and a business where your skills will be genuinely appreciated, we would love to hear from you

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