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Transport Planner

United Kingdom, Middlesbrough Employment contract 30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Job Description

LV Logistics have an exciting opportunity for a Transport planner to join the team in Middlesbrough! You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary.

Job Responsibility

  • Scheduling trucks and drivers to fulfil the requirements of all operating departments
  • Being proactive in seeking backloads to ensure empty return journeys are at an absolute minimum
  • Developing operational improvements, focusing on cost reductions and customer satisfaction
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal customers
  • Liaising with Department Managers and Co-ordinators
  • Knowledge of operating costs to enable accurate pricing to our customers
  • Ensuring compliance with Company CPC terms
  • Recognising opportunities for service level improvement and implementing
  • Ensuring the fleet is operating within transport budgets
  • Where subcontractors are used, ensuring that only LV approved suppliers are utilised
  • Being fully conversant with the LV Shipping IT/computer system
  • Always ensuring the safe Load distribution on vehicles
  • At all times ensure compliance to LV HSSQE systems and procedures.

Requirements

  • Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team
  • Experienced in transport Management of company owned equipment and subcontractor / owner drivers
  • Experience in all truck / trailer types
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and internal systems
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work in a pressurised environment
  • Ability to balance conflicting priorities with strong decision making
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Be articulate and have meticulous attention to detail
  • Possess a strong team working ethic, with influencing and negotiating skills
  • Have the tenacity to succeed and the ability to grow in the role
  • Flexible regarding cover for holiday and sickness cover.

What we offer

  • Performance bonuses
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day
  • Birthday off – should it fall on a working day
  • Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • On site gym
  • Healthcare Plan
  • Life assurance cover
  • Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service
  • Occupational Sick pay

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