Job description

Transport Planner – RORO Fleet (Full-Time, Permanent)

Based at Crompton Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4BG Starting salary competitive – based on experience

Do you know the UK road network like the back of your hand? Are you calm under pressure, quick-thinking, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Interested in recycling, logistics, and making a real impact every day?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

At Ward Recycling, we don’t just move materials — we help power the circular economy. As a family-run business with over 80 years of heritage, we’ve grown into one of the UK's leading waste management and recycling companies. We’re proud to hold FORS Gold accreditation and operate a fleet of 120+ vehicles across the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be part of our Transport Planning team, focused on scheduling and optimising routes for our Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) fleet across a diverse customer base.

Your mission: To plan daily work for our HGV drivers in the most efficient, safe and cost-effective way — while keeping customers happy and drivers supported.

Your day-to-day will include:

* Creating and updating driver schedules

* Liaising with customers, drivers, senior planners, and site teams

* Monitoring and responding to real-time issues like vehicle breakdowns or traffic delays

* Understa...