Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a leading international logistics organisation based in Hayes, Heathrow.

This is a busy 24/7 airline transport operation, coordinating vehicles between the company's facility and airline handling sheds across Heathrow Airport.

Working predominantly across the Airline Transport Fleet (ATF), you'll be responsible for planning vehicles delivering export cargo into Heathrow and collecting import freight from airline and cargo handling facilities, ensuring movements are completed efficiently and within airline deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan daily airline transport movements across Heathrow Airport, allocating vehicles and drivers for export deliveries and import collections.
• Manage and monitor the Airline Transport Fleet (ATF) throughout the shift, ensuring vehicles reach airline sheds and cargo facilities within required timescales.
• Monitor live vehicle movements, responding quickly to delays, urgent requirements and changing operational priorities.
• Prioritise export freight around airline cut-off times and coordinate import collections once cargo becomes available for release.
• Liaise closely with drivers, warehouse teams and freight operations to ensure the smooth movement of cargo across Heathrow.
• Maintain accurate transp...