Transport Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. DHL scores B on the Alion truth index.
Pay Rate: £27, 449.50
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 37.5 hours, Any 5 from 7 - Day Shift, predominantly 9am - 5pm
Location: Worksop - S80 3EG
Behind every successful delivery is a great plan.
As a Transport Planner, you'll be at the heart of the operation, balancing service, cost and efficiency to ensure deliveries are completed safely and on time. Whether it's planning routes, allocating resources or dealing with the unexpected, you'll have a direct impact on the success of the operation every day.
A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE
Building effective transport plans that maximise efficiency and service
Allocating vehicles, trailers and driver resources to meet operational demands
Managing route planning activities using internal planning systems
Monitoring transport performance and taking action to resolve issues as they arise
THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
Have experience in transport planning, routing or logistics operations
Understand Driver Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive
Enjoy making decisions, solving problems and working under pressure
Are organised, detail-focused and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders
WHY JOIN US?
- Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
- Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
- Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
- Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more
WHO WE ARE
We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.
As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.