21/10/2025
Transport Planner - Drive the Future with James Shaw & Son
Location: Newton Le Willows Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience and knowledge Additional Earnings: £50 per on-call shift completed
The Opportunity: Join Our Family Business.
James Shaw & Son is more than just a transport company; we are a thriving, 3rd generation family business built on a foundation of trust, excellence, and dedicated service. We specialize in general haulage and are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Transport Planner to be the backbone of our operations and complete our team.
If you are passionate about maximizing efficiency, dedicated to compliance, and ready to take ownership of a busy fleet, this is your chance to drive our business forward.
Key Responsibilities – The Day-to-Day
You will be the vital link between our customers, drivers, and fleet, ensuring every movement is strategic, compliant, and cost-effective.
Fleet Strategy: Plan and optimize daily workloads, leveraging excellent geographical knowledge to ensure maximum fleet utilization and operational efficiency.
Compliance Awareness: Maintain strict adherence to all drivers’ hours and working time directive legislation, protecting both the business and our team.
Driver Management: Act as the primary point of contact and first-line manager for our drivers, providing support, managing workloads, and proactively resolving queries and issues.
Real-Time Adaptability: Expertly react to route planning changes, traffic issues, and customer needs by quickly re-routing and adjusting schedules.
Performance Monitoring: Diligently monitor and report on operations, ensuring all key performance indicators (KPI’s) are consistently met or exceeded.
System Integrity: Maintain and update our Transport Management System (TMS) daily. Experience with GTS system is a distinct advantage.
Maintenance Liaison: Coordinate seamlessly with the on-site garage team to schedule vehicle and trailer inspections and servicing, guaranteeing maximum vehicle availability.
On-Call Duty: Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota to provide critical support for urgent operational needs (paid at £50 per shift).
Skills and Experience – What You Bring
Proven, hands-on experience as a Transport Planner within a demanding general haulage environment.
Demonstrable experience in managing and supervising a team of professional HGV drivers.
A robust, expert-level understanding of driver’s hours regulations and full vehicle compliance requirements.
Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize urgent workloads, and maintain focus under pressure.
A confident, proactive attitude and a desire to contribute directly to the success of a growing business.
Apply Now
If you possess the required skills and are looking for a challenging yet highly rewarding role where your knowledge makes a tangible difference every day, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join the James Shaw & Son family!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: Newton Le Willows
