Transport Planner Vacancy

January 2026

Due to an upcoming change of process, we are seeking a dynamic individual to fill the newly created role of PM transport planner. Starting at 21:00 Monday to Friday, you will manage the systemic planning and routing of our Collection &Delivery fleet.

Key tasks

• Effectively plan and route daily C&D fleet ensuring KPI’s are met and exceeded where possible, using the drag and drop and mapping functions within the TMS, taking into account service types, i.e. timed, premium, economy etc.
• Ensure best use of resource to mirror volume, engaging with agencies to increase or decrease heads and vehicles as necessary.
• Create pick sheets, manifests, and where required, consignment notes to best support warehouse and driver functions.
• Balance service level, commercial cost, and legal compliance to create viable routes across a mixed fleet of vehicles.
• Identify and action quick wins surrounding bulk drops, direct runs and any other opportunities that arise.
• Work in tandem with both the transport and warehouse functions to achieve efficiency and productivity gains.
• Any other function related tasks as set by management.

Role requirements

• Ability to influence and manage peers.
• Excellent knowledge of the Birmingham postcode area and geography
• Driven self-starter, with the ability to prioritise and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Previous experience of using planning and routing software (essential).
• Clear, concise communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to work to sometimes tight deadlines in a calm manner.
• Microsoft office skills, specifically Outlook and Excel.
• A degree of flexibility to meet business requirements.

CV’s in the first instance or for further information to steve.pitt@linklineexpress.co.uk