Transport Planner

The role

We are  looking for a detail-oriented Transport Planner to join our Transport team. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring our fleet runs efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with safety and customer requirements. From route optimisation to cost control and driver liaison, you’ll help keep our operation moving 

Hours: Full-time, 50 hours per week

Salary:£30 000-£32 000

Key responsibilities

• Design and optimise transport routes using route planning software.

• Monitor real-time data to adapt and improve plans.

• Manage transport costs by improving efficiency and resource use.

• Ensure compliance with all transport regulations, safety standards, and ADR requirements.

• Analyse route performance and prepare performance and cost-saving reports.

• Collaborate with drivers, first line managers, and other teams to ensure smooth operations.

• Keep up to date with the latest transport technology and implement improvements.

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in route planning within a busy transport environment.

Proficient in transport management systems (TMS) such as Sterling, ESP, or Qargo.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve logistical challenges.

Confident communicator, able to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Proficient in MS Office.

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Why join ATL?

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• 30 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)

• Health and wellbeing package

• Life assurance

• “Refer a Friend” bonus (£500)