Gi Group is recruiting a Transport Planner in Redhill. This is a hands-on, fast-paced planning role where you'll take ownership of daily vehicle and driver scheduling, route optimisation, and real-time problem solving to keep deliveries running safely, efficiently, and on time.
If you enjoy logistics, love a well-built plan, and stay calm when priorities shift-this could be a great fit.
What you'll get
£13.00 per hour
Temp to perm opportunity
Monday to Friday
08:00 - 18:00 (flexibility offered)
The role: what you'll be doing
You'll be responsible for the smooth coordination of daily transport activity, ensuring service levels are met while maintaining compliance with transport legislation and internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities of the Transport Planner:
Plan and schedule daily transport operations to make the best use of vehicles and drivers
Build and optimise delivery/collection routes to improve efficiency and control costs
Monitor vehicle movements and respond quickly to issues, delays, or last-minute changes
Brief drivers on schedules, route changes, customer requirements, and updates
Keep accurate transport records and planning documentation
Liaise with customer service to provide delivery and collection updates
Work closely with warehouse, customer service, sales and operations teams to meet customer requirements
Investigate and resolve delivery issues, service failures and customer complaints
Support continuous improvement across the transport operation
Ensure full compliance with health & safety requirements
Support with other tasks as required
How success is measured (KPIs)
On-time delivery performance
Vehicle utilisation
Route efficiency
Customer satisfaction
Reduced failed deliveries and service issues
What we're looking for
Essential
Experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or fleet scheduling
Strong knowledge of the UK road network
Organised planner with excellent time management
Confident communicator (drivers, customers, internal teams)
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skillsDesirable
Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS)
Background in a distribution, transport, or logistics environment
If you are interested in the role, please submit your application or email your CV or or alternative you can call us on (phone number removed)
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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