Transport Planner (Nights)
CV-LibraryMelksham, WiltshirepermanentPosted: 22 May 2026
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Transport Planner (Nights)
c£40k + Excellent Benefits
Wiltshire
Our client is a leading 3PL Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Melksham, Wiltshire on a Monday to Friday permanent nights basis (1800hrs – 0400hrs).
Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a transport office team in a busy and well-established Pallet Network operation. You'll take full ownership of planning the freight, ensuring it's delivered on time and in full. As this is a night role, we’re looking for someone confident working independently, who can make sound operational decisions and keep things running smoothly through the night.
Key Accountabilities as Transport Planner:
* Debrief day operation
* Scan inbound & outbound freight
* Plan and route all network deliveries for the next day on a multi-drop basis (mixed fleet of 100 units)
* Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles for day and night operations
* Assist with out-of-hours incidents
* Support the wider transport team to maintain operational efficiency
The Ideal Person for the Transport Planner role:
* Previous experience in a similar transport planning role
* Experience within a pallet network environment (highly advantageous)
* Forklift licence (desirable)
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and under pressure
* Good communication skills
* IT Savvy with attention to detail
* Confident decision-making ability
* Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
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Transport Planner (Nights)
c£40k + Excellent Benefits
Wiltshire
Our client is a leading 3PL Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Melksham, Wiltshire on a Monday to Friday permanent nights basis (1800hrs – 0400hrs).
Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a transport office team in a busy and well-established Pallet Network operation. You'll take full ownership of planning the freight, ensuring it's delivered on time and in full. As this is a night role, we’re looking for someone confident working independently, who can make sound operational decisions and keep things running smoothly through the night.
Key Accountabilities as Transport Planner:
* Debrief day operation
* Scan inbound & outbound freight
* Plan and route all network deliveries for the next day on a multi-drop basis (mixed fleet of 100 units)
* Plan and allocate drivers and vehicles for day and night operations
* Assist with out-of-hours incidents
* Support the wider transport team to maintain operational efficiency
The Ideal Person for the Transport Planner role:
* Previous experience in a similar transport planning role
* Experience within a pallet network environment (highly advantageous)
* Forklift licence (desirable)
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and under pressure
* Good communication skills
* IT Savvy with attention to detail
* Confident decision-making ability
* Flexible approach and willingness to work in a varied, fast-paced environment
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
Strive Supply Chain Limited [& associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive. co. uk