Transport Planner Team Leader
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 50 Hours per Week | Salary: £44,000 - £46,000
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Planner Team Leader to oversee a busy planning function within a fast-paced logistics environment. This role is responsible for ensuring all transport orders are fulfilled efficiently, on time, and in full, while maximising fleet utilisation and maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
You will lead a team of planners, work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across transport operations.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet & Route Optimisation
* Lead the planning team to fully optimise fleet utilisation across allocated fleets.
* Maximise productivity and minimise empty mileage.
* Identify and secure backloading opportunities.
* Monitor driver and vehicle progress throughout the day and make re-routing decisions as required.
* Plan and supervise specialist projects, night work, contract works, weekend, overtime and ad hoc resource requirements.
* Manage sub-contractor usage in line with departmental KPIs.
* Work closely with workshop teams to ensure fleet legal compliance and scheduled maintenance is planned and completed.
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