Transport Planner

Taylor Stevenson is proud to be partnering with a well-established, international logistics provider specialising in temperature-controlled and cold-chain solutions. With a strong presence across Europe and the UK, this business supports customers across sectors including food, pharmaceutical and specialist goods, delivering end- to-end logistics solutions from port handling and storage through to final delivery. Due to continued growth at their Wrexham operation, we are recruiting an experienced Transport Planner to join a dynamic and fast-paced transport team. This is a key role within the operation, offering the opportunity to contribute to a growing business with a strong reputation for quality, compliance and customer service. The Role As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for developing efficient transport plans, managing daily operations, and ensuring a high level of service delivery while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include: - Developing and implementing transport plans that meet operational and customer requirements - Planning food movements (chilled/frozen experience highly beneficial) - Managing drivers, compliance and performance, including being TachoMaster literate - Overseeing day-to-day logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery - Liaising with internal departments to maintain smooth transport processes - Providing excellent customer service by responding to enquiries and resolving issues promptly - Using Excel to analyse data and produce reports that support operational improvement - Maintaining accurate transport records and monitoring KPIs - Leading, coaching and supporting a team of Transport Coordinators - Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation and company policies About You You will be an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a busy logistics environment and enjoys taking ownership of transport operations. You will ideally have: - Proven experience in a transport planning or logistics role (essential) - CPC qualification (preferred but not essential) - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail - Confident IT skills, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word - The ability to adapt quickly, learn new systems and solve problems effectively - A proactive, solutions-driven mindset What's on Offer - Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (depending on experience) - Hours: Monday-Friday, 47.5 hours per week - Start Date: ASAP - Opportunity to join a growing international logistics business with long-term career prospects INDCT