Transport Planner

Job Description Position: Transport Planner Location: PenrithPackage: 30-40k basic with an OTE of 50k +Bennett and Game are currently partnering with a rapidly expanding Freight Forwarding company who are actively looking for a commercially driven Transport Planner to join their Penrith team.The successful candidate will have proven ability in managing UK planning operations with a core focus in growing accounts, building relationships and maximising planning loads for their clients.Transport Planner Position Overview -This is a hands-on operational role requiring control, ownership, and commercial awareness.Plan vehicles efficiently and profitablyManage daily collections and deliveriesWork closely with subcontractors and driversMonitor jobs proactively and resolve issues earlyProtect margin through disciplined buying and routingMaintain accurate system updatesTransport Planner Position Requirements -Has solid UK transport planning experienceUnderstands routing, driver hours, and operational constraintsThinks commercially and protects marginIs calm, organised, and structured under pressureCommunicates clearly and professionallyTakes ownership from start to finishTransport Planner Position Salary & Benefits -Up to 40,000 basic salaryWeekly bonus linked directly to department gross profitOTE 50,000+Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00Modern systems and structured processesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-12