Transport Planner/Supervisor

Location - Bodiam, East Sussex

Hours - 10hrs per day with 1hour lunch break. Weekend cover might be required from time to time.

Salary - negotiable

Reports to - Operations Manager

Holiday - 20 days plus bank holidays

Pension - Contributory Pension Scheme in line with Auto Enrolment Regulations

Role Purpose

As a key member of the transport team at North Park Logistics Ltd, the Transport Planner will play a central role in delivering efficient, compliant, and cost-effective general haulage operations across the UK. The role requires strong planning capability, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of UK transport law and driver compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning

• Plan, allocate, and oversee daily vehicle movements across the UK.


• Maximise fleet efficiency through effective route planning and load optimisation.


• Coordinate customer delivery requirements, ensuring punctuality and service excellence.


• Identify return loads to minimise empty running and reduce operational costs.


• Maintain effective communication between customers, drivers, and internal departments.

Driver Supervision & Compliance

• Conduct, driver brief and debrief as part of daily operations.


• Ensure full compliance with UK domestic and EU drivers’ hours, tachograph legislation, and the Working Time Directive.


• Monitor driver performance, hours, infringements, and behaviour using telematics and tachograph systems.


• Support drivers with on-road issues such as delays, route changes, or customer queries.


• Oversee vehicle defect reporting, maintenance scheduling, and compliance with O-Licence undertakings.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Maintain strong understanding of operational costings including fuel, wages, subcontractors, repairs, and tolls.


• Analyse transport performance and highlight cost-saving opportunities.


• Assist in budgeting, forecasting fleet needs, and reviewing operational KPIs.


• Track key metrics such as fuel consumption, utilisation rates, on-time performance, and overall cost efficiency.

Administration & Communication

• Maintain accurate records including schedules, compliance documents, and delivery paperwork.


• Utilise planning software, telematics systems, and Microsoft Office to manage daily activity.


• Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports for management review.


• Support wider business operations with transport-related planning and coordination.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Transport Planner, Transport Office activities within general haulage.


• Strong knowledge of UK road transport legislation, drivers’ hours, tachographs, and O-Licence compliance.


• Strong commercial and cost-awareness skills.


• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making abilities.


• Confident using planning systems, telematics, and Microsoft Office.


• Class 1 (Category C+E) HGV licence would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and confident in managing people and processes.


• Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong attention to detail with a commercially focused mindset.


• Team-oriented with a collaborative problem-solving approach.


• Dependable, adaptable, and committed to high operational standards at North Park Logistics Ltd.