Full job descriptionAre you a Transport Planner looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced logistics operation?
We’re looking for a proactive and analytical Transport Planner to join our Transport team, ensuring collections and deliveries across our HGV and van network are planned efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with customer requirements and legal compliance.
You’ll play a key role in keeping our network running smoothly, optimising routes and resources, and supporting continuous improvement across the operation.
If you’re a detail-oriented planner with a passion for logistics, transport operations, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help keep the Whistl network moving.

About the RoleWhat you will be doing
*Plan daily collections and deliveries across the network.
*Ensure routes are scheduled efficiently and meet customer requirements.
*Monitor transport activities and respond to operational challenges.
*Maintain accurate transport records and system data.
*Liaise with drivers, depots, customers and service providers.
*Produce reports and support performance monitoring.
*Ensure planning activities comply with drivers’ hours regulations and transport legislation.

Benefits*23 days’ annual leave
*Company Pension
*Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.
*Health cash plan.
*Life assurance scheme.
*Critical Illness cover
*Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
*Career development opportunities.
*Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
*And other excellent benefits you’d expect from a market leader.

RequirementsWhat We’re Looking For
*Previous experience in a transport planning, transport coordinator or logistics planning role.
*Knowledge of transport regulations, including Drivers’ Hours and the Working Time Directive.
*Experience using transport planning or fleet management systems.
*Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
*Strong communication and organisational skills.
*Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
*To be flexible with hours of work, as evening and weekend work may be required in line with business requirements
*Full UK driving licence.