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Senior Transport Planner Senior Transport Planner opportunity near Whitwell. £40,000–£45,000 salary... Senior Transport Planner Senior Transport Planner opportunity near Whitwell. £40,000–£45,000 salary, Monday–Friday role managing heavy vehicle fleet within specialist plant and transport business. About the Client I am representing a well-established specialist operator within the plant and transport sector, delivering high-quality logistics services across multiple industries.With a strong reputation for safety, service and operational excellence, the business operates a dedicated fleet of heavy vehicles and continues to invest in its people, systems and long-term growth. Due to continued development, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Planner to strengthen their transport operation. Key Benefits of the Senior Transport Planner:  Basic salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per year Monday to Friday working pattern, 8:00am to 5:00pm 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays Workplace pension scheme Employee discount scheme Ongoing training and professional development Genuine internal progression opportunities Permanent position with long-term stability About the Role As a Senior Transport Planner, you will take full responsibility for planning and managing an allocated pool of heavy vehicles and drivers, ensuring operational efficiency and profitability.The Senior Transport Planner will oversee fleet utilisation, trailer availability and daily workload distribution while maintaining strong working relationships with drivers and internal teams.Key responsibilities include: Planning and managing a dedicated fleet of heavy vehicles Maximising vehicle utilisation and operational efficiency Maintaining close communication with allocated drivers Coordinating vehicle inspections and driver leave with operations Working alongside the wider planning team to ensure full job coverage Liaising with the commercial team to ensure accurate job completion and invoicing Coaching and supporting members of the planning team to drive performance and achieve key performance indicators This Senior Planner position is fully site-based near Whitwell and offers clear progression within a growing transport operation. About You To be successful as a Senior Transport Planner, you must have: Proven experience managing and planning a fleet of heavy goods vehicles Experience within a busy, multi-site transport operation Strong understanding of the transport and haulage industry The ability to build effective working relationships with drivers Excellent organisational and communication skills The ability to manage multiple activities and coordinate stakeholders effectively CPC qualification is required. Coaching or mentoring qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Transport Planning Manager, Senior Transport Planner, Fleet Planning Manager, Transport Operations Planner, Logistics Planning Manager, Transport Supervisor, Fleet Operations Planner, Distribution Planning Manager, Traffic Manager, Haulage Planning Manager Next Steps If you are an experienced Senior Transport Planner looking for a Monday to Friday leadership opportunity near Whitwell, I would welcome a confidential conversation.Apply today to be considered for this Senior Transport Planner opportunity.

Transport Controller- A brand new role has become available to join a well established team b... Transport Controller- A brand new role has become available to join a well established team based near Whitwell! £35,000 salary, 4 on 4 off shifts, plant and transport fleet, excellent benefits and progression. About the Client: I am representing a well-established specialist operator within the plant and transport sector, delivering safe and efficient logistics solutions across multiple industries.The business operates a modern fleet of 15–20 heavy vehicles and has built a strong reputation for reliability, service standards and operational excellence. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Transport Controller to strengthen their planning team. Key Benefits of the Transport Controller: £35,000 annual salary  4 on 4 off shift pattern providing consistent work-life balance (Shift patterns can be 4am-4pm, 6am-6pm or 9am-9pm) 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays Workplace pension scheme Employee life assurance scheme Employee discount scheme Ongoing training and development Clear progression opportunities within transport planning About the Role As a Transport Controller, you will support the senior planning team in delivering the daily operational plan effectively and efficiently.You will coordinate a fleet of 15–20 heavy goods vehicles, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed on time while maintaining excellent communication with drivers and customers.Key responsibilities include: Supporting daily planning operations Communicating schedules to drivers and subcontractors Managing planning email communications Debriefing drivers and recording accurate operational data Monitoring driver hours and timesheets Escalating operational issues appropriately Maintaining high standards of customer service This Transport Controller role is fully site-based near Whitwell and does not involve supervision of other planners. About You To be successful as a Transport Controller, you will have: Proven experience planning trucks, heavy goods vehicles or heavy plant vehicles Previous experience within a transport planning function Knowledge of transport management systems or similar operational systems Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities CPC, Class 1 licence or customer service qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Transport Planner, Logistics Controller, Fleet Controller, HGV Planner, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Haulage Planner, Traffic Planner, Distribution Planner, Transport Scheduler Next Steps If you are an experienced Transport Controller seeking a stable opportunity with long-term development near Whitwell, I would be delighted to speak with you.We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.Apply today to be considered for this Transport Controller opportunity.