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Transport Planning Recruitment in Wolverhampton

The traffic office talent that keeps Wolverhampton vehicles legal, loaded and on time.

West Midlands

Planners and schedulers in Wolverhampton

The transport manager is responsible for the operator's compliance. That is why we check the qualification before anything else.

Across the West Midlands, many transport offices sit at sites such as the i54, ProLogis Park and the M54/M6 distribution corridor. We search for planners and managers who already know that market.

When the Wolverhampton market is thin for transport talent, we look further along the commute and give you an honest view of the likely shortlist.

Across the West Midlands, planners and transport managers are hired by automotive and manufacturing supply chains, national 3PLs and retail distribution centres.

Who we recruit

Transport vacancies we cover in Wolverhampton

Planning, scheduling, compliance and fleet roles.

Why operators choose a specialist

Screened on the fleets they have planned

Qualifications checked

The Transport Manager CPC and any other qualifications the role needs are confirmed before a candidate reaches your shortlist.

Matched to the network

Trunking, multi-drop or dedicated contract: we match planners to the kind of work they have planned before.

The hours that fit

Night planning, on-call and weekend cover are discussed up front, so the candidate knows the job they are taking.

Benchmarking the offer

What transport planners and managers earn in Wolverhampton

Indicative permanent salaries in Wolverhampton run from around £28k for planners up to £55k+ for senior transport managers.

Transport office pay in the West Midlands moves with the size of the fleet, the network and the hours: night planning and on-call usually pay more. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

How we find the planner

Screening

Systems, fleet size, network type, compliance record and right to work checked, then a conversation about your operation.

The shortlist

A short list with notes on each candidate's fleet, systems and results.

The offer

We help settle salary, hours and start date so the offer is accepted first time.

Your brief

Setting up the search

An operator with a standard licence needs a transport manager. Continuity in that role keeps compliance steady.

Strong planners value good systems, a manager who backs their decisions and customers who plan ahead.

A strong transport brief covers:

  • The number and type of vehicles planned
  • Whether the role is the nominated transport manager
  • The main problem the new hire should fix
  • Your interview process and any planning exercise
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Permanent transport planning jobs in the West Midlands

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Transport FAQs

Your questions

Do transport managers need a CPC?

Yes. GOV.UK says you need the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to become a transport manager. Operators with a standard national or international operator's licence need a transport manager.

Can you recruit night planners?

Yes. Tell us the hours and the network so we approach planners who want night work and have done it before.

Do you recruit fleet managers?

Yes. We recruit fleet managers and maintenance controllers who look after vehicle compliance and cost.

I am a transport planner. How do I find my next role?

Upload your CV and tell us the fleet size, network and systems you know. We contact you when a permanent role fits.

What makes a transport planner stay?

Good systems, sensible hours, a manager who trusts the plan and pay in line with the market.

Elsewhere in the region

Related transport pages for Wolverhampton

Transport planning recruitment elsewhere in the West Midlands:

Other specialisms in Wolverhampton:

See our national Transport Planning Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Wolverhampton.

Hiring a planner in Wolverhampton?

Submit your transport vacancy

Give us the role and we will shortlist people who have already planned a fleet like yours.