Transport Planner

• Company contribution pension
• Life insurance scheme
• Holiday club
• Employee benefits platform
• Employee assistance programme and 24/7 GP access
• Increasing annual leave based on length of service

About Prima

Prima is a leading, award-winning, multi-site cheese processing business operating across B2B markets in the UK and internationally. With a proud 29-year heritage, we are recognised for quality, consistency and service, underpinned by our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Motivation and Ambition.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Transport Planner to join our established Logistics team. You’ll be organised, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced Logistics environment.

As a Transport Planner, you’ll be the one to plan and coordinate daily transport schedules to ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time. You’ll allocate vehicles, drivers and routes as well as liaising with hauliers, ports, customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with internal departments to ensure a smooth and timely operation to ensure finished goods are ready on time to meet loading schedules
• Rasing orders and sales orders on internal databases and Sage200
• Working closely with freight forwarded to arrange shipping and haulage
• Arranging and completing documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Overseeing the loading dispatching of orders
• Problem solving to ensure problem resolution for customers and delivering excellent customer service
• Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organisational standards
• Maintaining professional knowledge and establishing personal networks
• Contributing to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• To ensure the highest possible levels of customer and supplier care

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years experience in a similar role
• HGV road rules and compliance knowledge
• Knowledge of Webfleet would be desirable
• Reliable and dependable member of the team
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• An understanding and sensitivity to cultural differences of customers of various backgrounds
• Highly organised and detail orientated
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Good IT skills
• Team player

Why Join Prima?

We believe that our people are our most valuable ingredient. We foster an environment of mutual respect, offer ongoing support, and encourage career development through training and internal progression. At Prima, your voice matters, your ideas are welcome, and your ambition is celebrated.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce, people are the key to our success, we are committed to providing employees with the necessary support to excel during their career with Prima.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact peopleandculture@primacheese.com 

👉 Apply via: https://www.primacheese.com/careers

Closing date: 9^th July 2026