Transport Planner

As a Transport Planner you will form part of our central team supporting across our Distribution network including our cutting-edge Omega Distribution Centre, located at the Omega Business Park just off Junction 8 of the M62, you will be responsible for the efficient deployment and routing of delivery vehicles across the UK. You will manage daily delivery schedules, allocate resources, and ensure the administration of performance metrics to provide first-class customer service. Your role will optimise vehicle and resource utilisation while adhering to health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Working closely with the Network Planning and Optimisation Manager and the wider Transport Team, you will use systems like Paragon and Microlise to review transport capacity and update route plans. You will balance warehouse operational capacity with demand forecasts, ensuring that transport plans meet store requirements and performance KPIs. Additionally, you will continuously monitor subcontractor performance and work to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transport schedules.
Package
37.50 hours 

8 hour shifts with a 30 minute unpaid break
​Any 5 days from 7


5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
Contributable Company pension scheme


Employee benefits: 


MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:


Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more 
Free Financial Advice 
Bank your savings into an ISA
24/7 confidential counselling and advice line 
Low cost voluntary insured health plans


Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
Onsite canteen
10% store discount
Access to social and sporting events
Free car parking
Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
Long Service recognition scheme

Job Overview
Daily Resource Planning: Plan and allocate resources to deliver the daily transport schedule using Paragon, adjusting to meet store requirements and forecasts.
Route Optimisation: Maintain and update route plans for store changes, relocations, and new stores, ensuring schedules are cost-effective and efficient.
Transport Performance Management: Monitor KPIs and provide transport performance reporting for the Leadership Team, continuously analysing and improving transport efficiency.
Regulatory Compliance and H&S: Ensure all transport operations comply with health, safety, and transport regulations, regularly reviewing and updating compliance measures.
Subcontractor Management: Monitor subcontractor performance, escalating any performance or non-compliance issues as necessary.
Problem Solving and Feedback: Collaborate with the team to resolve scheduling issues, gather feedback, and recommend improvements to transport schedules.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Warehouse Operations, Building and Maintenance, and WITRON teams to ensure smooth coordination between departments.

Minimum Criteria To Apply
Advanced experience in transport planning, ideally within a fast-paced transport or distribution environment.
Proficiency with transport planning systems such as Paragon and Microlise.
Strong communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with other departments.
Knowledge of health, safety, and transport regulations.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
Proactive problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
Ability to guide and influence key stakeholders while working as part of a team.

About The CompanyTJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!