Transport Planner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Looking for a challenging and exciting role in transport planning? Look no further! Uniserve, one of the leading logistics providers in the UK, is recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our expanding team.
As part of our Transport Planning team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and legal planning of over 100 vehicles across multiple UK locations. With your experience in all aspects of transport planning and a background in the general haulage sector, you will be tasked with maximizing vehicle utilization over the working week and securing back loads to minimize empty running.
We are looking for a self-motivated and driven individual with excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work to deadlines and meet targets. You should be a team player with great communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with our depots and customers as required.
As a member of our Transport Planning team, you will have access to state-of-the-art software packages such as Mandata and Paragon, and will receive full training to ensure that you are computer literate to a high level.
In addition to your daily responsibilities, you will be assisting the Transport Planning Manager to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively. The role involves shift patterns Monday to Friday 09.30 until 19.30 and some weekend and lone working will be involved as the team becomes established and grows.
To be successful in this role, you should have a good knowledge of transport legislation, previous experience working in a distribution environment, and be IT literate with excellent knowledge of Excel and Word.
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role in transport planning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards joining our dynamic team at Uniserve.
Uniserve is the UK’s largest independent Global Logistics, Trade Management and Technology Group. As well as competitive pay and annual salary reviews, we offer:
Annual Salary Review- Competitive Bonus
- Interest Free Company loan
- Life Assurance
- Pension Scheme
- Referral Bonus up to £750 per person you refer to work at Uniserve
- Care First - Support good mental health and colleague wellbeing
- Tailored learning, progression and development plans
- Free Eye Test annually + vouchers towards glasses
- Supply Chain Academy
- Summer and Winter Hampers
- Flu Jabs
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Transport Planner roles across Uniserve (U K ) Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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