Transport Planner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Here at Ultimate Recruitment, we are looking for an experienced Night Transport Planner for a very well established client.
Area: Birmingham
Pay rate: £14.87 per hour PAYE this rate is for an experienced Transport Planner, the rate may be lower depending on experience.
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 depending on experience
Temp to Perm (10 weeks through Ultimate Recruitment and then direct with our client)
Start times: 18:00 – 2am
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Overall Role Purposes:
- An experienced person with the capability to manage and plan vehicles for collections and deliveries throughout the UK.
- Ability to adapt and embrace change while keeping calm in a pressured time driven environment
- Needs to be familiar with DVSA, WTD, and UK legislation.
- To work as part of the transport team.
- To be flexible with working times and days, and be part of a shift operation.
- Needs to be able to communicate effectively at all levels, with a history of dealing with both internal and external customers,
- Good PC skills, Specifically Word, Excel, Outlook
- (Atlas would be advantageous)
- Proven history in freight forwarding with the ability to demonstrate their forward thinking attitude and how to compel others to follow the same
- Will be compliant in all processes and procedures.
- Responsible for all aspects of Health & Safety in the work place as well as monitoring and enforcing all safe systems of work for drivers to follow,
- Must have a full understanding Aviation Security regulations and ensuring compliance at all times
- Needs to be a good problem solver and enjoy the challenge
- Must have a good understanding of current UK legislation to vehicles and drivers hours and vehicle regulations.
- Good rate of pay, dependent on experience and the benefits for working for a global logistic company.
If you are interested, please call Stacey 07979 865498 or email your CV Stacey.purse@ultimaterecruitment.co.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Transport Planner roles across Ultimate Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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