Transport Planner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Knights of Old are a leading privately owned 3rd party transport and logistics company with over 100 years’ experience and a strong reputation for quality and efficiency in the shared user and dedicated transport solutions industry in the UK and Worldwide.
Due to our continued growth and success we have a vacancy for a Transport Planner to work at our Customer's site in Brackmills. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and hands on individual who is able to work on their own initiative alongside being part of a bigger team.
We can offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, contributory pension, life assurance and enrolment in our cash back health care scheme.
Working Hours Monday – Friday 10.00 - 20.00
The main responsibilities of the Transport Planner include:
- Planning and consolidating a variety of loads in the most efficient way possible.
- Offering the highest level of service to our customers, both internal and external.
- Managing and liaising with drivers in order to achieve all targets.
- Working closely with our all of our operational teams in order to ensure that the highest level of service is achieved both internally and externally.
The essential qualities of the Transport Planner include:
- Demonstrable experience of both planning and driver management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the transport and logistics sector.
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the commercial drive to make a success of this role.
If your skills match the above then we would like to hear from you so please press apply to be considered for the Transport Planner role.
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: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Transport Planner roles across Knight of Old'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 Taxi & Car Services.
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 £24,394 - £31,042 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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