Transport Planner

Location Reading
Sector: Office Support, Distribution & Warehousing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40K
Contact name: Shona Bell

Contact email: shona@theagencygroup.co.uk
Job ref: SB72532S1
Published: 8 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

​Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for a pivotal role in a busy, fast-paced logistics environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established 3PL business based in Reading, responsible for the smooth overnight planning of 24 vehicles. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team ensuring the night shift runs like clockwork, feeding into a high-volume operation.

The Role

As Transport Planner, you’ll manage routing and planning across a mixed fleet ofvans, rigids, and artics, using Nexus software. Working independently from 7pm onwards, you’ll plan routes for the following day and support the evening transport and warehouse operation to meet tight service levels and pallet deadlines.

This role is well-suited to someone who thrives under pressure, understands how to get the most from a mixed fleet, and wants to progress into a management role over time.

Warehouse & Operation Snapshot

  • 45,000 sq ft ambient warehouse (no chill or freezer work)

  • No loading docks – all curtain-side floor loading

  • 100+ pallets moved per night – high-speed, high-volume

  • Friendly, hardworking team (mix of temp & perm staff)

  • Pallet network operation – fast and coordinated!

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and route vehicle deliveries using Nexus TMS

  • Build effective multi-drop schedules across southern-based postcodes

  • Monitor driver working hours and compliance with WTD regulations

  • Maximise load efficiency, trailer utilisation and route productivity

  • Support the warehouse team with coordination and live problem-solving

  • Minimise sub-contracting and identify opportunities for return loads

  • Maintain transport schedules, driver logs and route documentation

  • Ensure smooth overnight operation for day shift handover

Essential:

  • Proven experience in multi-drop transport planning

  • Experience using route planning software (e.g. Nexus, Paragon, Mandata)

  • Excellent geographical knowledge

  • Confident working independently and making real-time decisions

  • Strong Excel and general IT skills

  • Desire to progress into a more senior/management role

Desirable:

  • Background in a pallet network or 3PL transport operation

  • Working knowledge of HGV routing and compliance (rigids and artics)

  • CPC Qualification (not essential)

What’s on offer:

  • £35,000–£40,000 per annum (DOE)

  • Full-time permanent position

  • Monday to Friday, 3pm–11pm

  • Friendly and supportive team environment