Traffic Planner

Location: Carlisle (North)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

NXT Recruitment is supporting a well-established logistics operation in Carlisle (North) that is looking to strengthen its planning team with the addition of a Traffic Planner.

This is a key operational role where you’ll be responsible for coordinating collections and deliveries, ensuring vehicles and drivers are used efficiently, compliantly, and in line with customer expectations. The business values clear communication, teamwork, and people who can stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.

The Role
As Traffic Planner, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day transport planning, working closely with drivers, internal teams, and customers to ensure service levels are met while keeping operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and allocate vehicles, drivers and trailers to maximise utilisation and control costs
Ensure routes and schedules comply with Drivers’ Hours regulations and the Working Time Directive
Communicate with internal teams and customers to maintain agreed service levels
Manage changes to collections and deliveries, ensuring all parties are kept informed
Support drivers daily, including debriefs, timesheet checks and tachograph downloads
Maintain accurate paperwork, KPIs and compliance records
Work closely with operational leads to improve efficiency and collaboration
Respond to issues and re-plan where required to minimise disruption

About You

Previous experience in transport, logistics or traffic planning
Good understanding of drivers’ hours and transport compliance
Confident using transport planning systems and Microsoft packages
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
Clear communicator with a professional, customer-focused approach
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Flexible approach to working hours when required

Why This Role

This is a solid opportunity to join a stable and well-run operation where your planning skills will make a real difference day to day. You’ll be part of a supportive team, trusted with responsibility, and given the chance to develop within a busy logistics environment.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact NXT Recruitment.

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