Transport Planner - Road Freight & Groupage

Are you an experienced Transport Planner who enjoys the fast pace of road freight operations and thrives on finding practical solutions in a busy environment? We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing logistics business looking to strengthen its planning team with an organised, commercially aware, and customer-focused Transport Planner. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to work across full loads, part loads, groupage, and specialist freight movements within a collaborative and supportive team. This position would suit someone who enjoys balancing operational planning, customer communication, and supplier management while playing a key part in keeping freight moving efficiently across the UK and Europe. What You’ll Be Doing Planning and coordinating collections and deliveries across full loads, part loads, and multi-drop groupage operations Managing and optimising daily road freight schedules alongside internal teams and external partners Planning export groupage loads and ensuring cost-effective vehicle utilisation Tracking and monitoring trailer movements, including servicing schedules, MOTs, defects, and damages Building strong working relationships with hauliers, negotiating rates, and monitoring supplier performance Working closely with customers to provide updates, resolve issues, and manage expectations proactively Supporting operational performance by identifying efficiencies and improving planning processes Liaising with finance and internal departments to ensure smooth operational flow and accurate information sharing Preparing operational and client-specific reports for key stakeholders Assisting with problem-solving around urgent or challenging shipments What We’re Looking For Previous experience within transport planning, road freight, or freight forwarding operations Strong understanding of UK and European road freight planning Experience coordinating groupage, multi-drop, or time-sensitive transport movements Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills Ability to prioritise workloads and remain organised in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider operations team Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and transport planning systems A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability Desirable Experience Knowledge of multimodal freight operations Understanding of Incoterms and freight forwarding procedures Experience coordinating warehouse collections and distribution activity Exposure to specialist cargo, breakbulk, project freight, or heavy haulage operations What’s On Offer Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected logistics operation Supportive team environment with genuine long-term career prospects Varied and fast-paced workload with exposure to multiple areas of freight operations Competitive salary and benefits package Stable permanent position within an expanding sector If you’re looking for a new opportunity where your planning ability, commercial awareness, and operational experience will be genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions please dont hesitate in contacting Simon Rapley - ARC Recruitment operates in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, and all applicable UK employment legislation. We are committed to equal opportunities and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and all relevant data protection laws, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018