Transport Planning Lead

PS Ltd is seeking a dynamic and strategic Transport Planning Lead to drive excellence in logistics and supply chain operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and optimization of transportation activities to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and high customer satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual passionate about managing complex supply chain networks and leading teams toward operational success.

* Hours vary between 7.30am and 6.30pm

* 45 hours

* £35k basic - up to £50k with bonuses

Duties

* Multi drop planning and managing daily transport operations for one of our largest customers, including route planning, fleet utilisation, and driver allocation.

* Ensuring full compliance with Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive, and tachograph legislation

* Managing and supporting a team of drivers, including performance, attendance, and day‑to‑day issues

* Identifying opportunities to reduce empty mileage, improve efficiency, and increase revenue through effective planning and backloads

* Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

* Using transport and telematics systems to manage performance, costs, and compliance

* Driving continuous improvement across safety, service, and profitability

Skills

* Proven experience in transport planning or transport operations

* Strong knowledge of Drivers’ Hours, tachographs, and WTD legislation

* Experience working with a fleet of 10+ vehicles (preferred)

* Confident people manager with excellent communication and negotiation skills

* Highly organised, able to prioritise and make decisions in a fast‑moving environment

* IT‑literate, with experience using TMS and telematics systems (Stream, Webfleet or similar)

* Commercially minded, with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency

Benefits

* Performance‑based individual and team bonus

* Monday to Friday working pattern

* Opportunity to take real ownership and influence performance

* Supportive, down‑to‑earth management team

* Ongoing development, including funding for qualifications and licences

* 23 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays

* One paid volunteer day per year

* Health Shield cashback plan – including GP, dental, and optician support

* Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling

* Employee discount hub (retail, gym and leisure savings)

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Referral bonus scheme

* Regular team celebrations and engagement events

To apply for the Transport Planning Lead role, please do so online and a member of the team will be in touch
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed