Transport Planner

Transport Planner Hull, Humberside £33,000 - £35,000 (flexible, dependent on experience) Monday - Friday, Days (rotating shifts: 6:30 am-3 pm / 08:00 am - 5:30 pm) A leading logistics provider is seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Planner to join their UK & Ireland operations team, based in Hull. This role is central to ensuring seamless logistics and transport operations, managing customer orders from start to finish while maintaining strong relationships with both internal teams and third-party carriers. The ideal candidate will bring a keen eye for detail, excellent planning skills, and a strong customer service mindset. The Candidate; Transport route planning experience within a fast paced transport haulage operation Solid background in transport planning, logistics, or supply chain operations. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook. Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Financial awareness relating to cost control, invoicing, and supplier management. Working knowledge of customs legislation and compliance standards. A proactive team player with strong attention to detail and a drive for quality. Duties and Responsibilities; Plan and manage transport operations to meet customer expectations and service levels Process and monitor orders using logistics systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency Troubleshoot operational issues and implement swift resolutions to maintain service integrity Collaborate with customers to understand and fulfil their logistics need Forecast and manage transport volumes while keeping costs optimised Coordinate with suppliers and third-party hauliers to ensure timely deliveries Oversee critical loads, special campaigns, and equipment usage to prevent contamination and inefficiencies Track and report operational KPIs, taking corrective actions as needed Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Transport Manager Stone, Staffordshire £45,000 - £50,000 (flexible depending on experience) I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to join a well-established, family-run business specialising in bulk tipper operations across the UK. This is a key leadership role within the business, responsible for the overall management and compliance of the transport operation, including fleet performance, driver management, route planning, and customer service. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring legal compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the transport function. What's on Offer - Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 - Monday to Friday, days-based role - Opportunity to join a stable, family-run business with long-term prospects - Autonomy to shape and improve the transport operation - 33 Days holiday - Pension 8% employer contribution The Candidate; - Proven experience in a Transport Manager or Senior Transport role - Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation, drivers' hours, and compliance requirements - CPC (Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence) - essential - Experience managing a transport operation within a fast-paced or seasonal environment - Background in bulk, tipper, or general haulage operations - highly desirable - Paragon or similar route planning system experience - desirable - Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams - Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making abilities - Confident communicator, able to engage at all levels internally and externally - Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities Duties and Responsibilities; - Overall management of the transport operation, including own fleet and sub-contractors - Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence (O-Licence) requirements and transport legislation - Oversee route planning to maximise efficiency while ensuring compliance with drivers' hours and Working Time Directive - Manage and develop the transport team, including supervisors, planners, and drivers - Monitor and manage driver hours, infringements, and compliance, implementing corrective actions where required - Ensure tachograph data is downloaded, analysed, and acted upon appropriately - Lead driver performance management, including annual reviews, disciplinaries, and return-to-work meetings - Identify training needs, manage CPC compliance, and coordinate driver training programmes - Liaise with customers, sub-contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain service levels - Oversee vehicle compliance, defect reporting, maintenance scheduling, and third-party fleet work - Drive continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and cost control - Act as the main point of contact for audits, inspections, and external transport authorities If you have Transport Management experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Transport Supervisor Felixstowe £30,000 - £35,000 Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm I'm currently recruiting for an experienced General Haulage Transport Supervisor to join a large organisation who specialise within general haulage & container loads throughout the UK They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in supporting the logistics function and pivotal in offering the customer a positive end to end solution for transport requirements. The Candidate; Previous experience of working within a transport supervisor, transport operational role Strong knowledge of Driver Hours regulations and O Licence processes. Excellent people management and communication skills. Previous experience with driver investigations, accident investigations and disciplinary processes Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Competent decision making Strong IT proficiency Duties and Responsibilities; Support the Transport Manager in overseeing legal compliance and operational procedures. Promote a strong safety culture by conducting incident investigations, reporting, and delivering safety messages. Build and maintain strong relationships with drivers, planners, and clients. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new and existing employees. Gather and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders. Manage driver-related concerns including wages, expenses, resource allocation, and uniform/PPE distribution. Maintain driver infringement rates within Earned Recognition standards. Reduce safety incidents and ensure budgeted targets are met. Minimise late or dropped loads. Foster strong customer relationships. If you have Transport Operational experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Transport Manager General Haulage & Pallet Network Colchester, Essex £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience) Monday - Friday, Days A leading logistics business is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to join its Colchester operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong transport professional to take full ownership of a busy, fast-paced transport function within a general haulage and pallet network environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on Transport Manager who can lead people, drive compliance, optimise fleet performance and deliver high service levels across a mixed operation including general haulage, groupage, tramping and pallet network activity. The Transport Manager will be responsible for the overall management of transport operations, ensuring legal compliance, operational efficiency and commercial performance, while developing a high-performing team of planners and drivers. The Candidate; CPC Transport Management Qualification Proven experience as a Transport Manager within a national general haulage fleet Strong background in general haulage and/or pallet network operations Experience managing transport teams, including planners and drivers A commercial mindset with the ability to balance service, cost and profitability Sound knowledge of national transport operations, tramping and backload optimisation Strong understanding of transport compliance, driver hours and fleet management Ability to negotiate and manage third-party haulier relationships and rates Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills Confident decision-maker, able to perform under pressure and to tight deadlines Duties and Responsibilities; Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of transport operations Leading, coaching and developing a team of planners and transport staff Managing driver performance, compliance, and engagement Ensuring full compliance with O-Licence, driver hours, and transport legislation Overseeing national route planning, inbound and outbound flows, and pallet network operations Ownership of transport KPIs, service levels and operational performance Making commercial decisions on fleet utilisation, ad-hoc pricing and backload opportunities Managing and developing relationships with third-party hauliers and 3PL partners Negotiating haulier rates and monitoring third-party performance Overseeing planning systems and transport technology (currently Sterling) Monitoring fleet performance using tracking and telematics systems Handling customer escalations and ensuring critical service KPIs are achieved Driving continuous improvement across the general haulage and pallet network operation If you have Transport Manager Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG