Transport Planning Manager (Skip Operations - RoRo)
Application Deadline: 9 September 2025
Department: Transport Operations
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Widnes
Description
Planning Manager – RORO Operations
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planning Manager to oversee daily operations for our Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) fleet. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of vehicles while maintaining excellent service standards for both customers and drivers.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. This role is office based.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and optimise daily HGV schedules for RORO fleet operations
* Act as the main point of contact for customer communication, providing updates, resolving issues, and advising on estimated arrival times
* Collaborate with procurement, site operations, transport teams, and customers to ensure seamless coordination
* Monitor live operations and respond promptly to any incidents such as breakdowns or delays
* Ensure full compliance with all transport regulations and safety standards
* Maintain accurate operational data for performance monitoring and reporting
* Adapt swiftly to changing circumstances and remain effective in a dynamic work environment
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
* Previous experience managing a team of drivers and operating at a similar level.
* Excellent UK geographical knowledge (especially HGV-access routes and restrictions)
* Strong communication skills — able to build rapport with drivers and customers alike
* Composed, proactive, and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously
* Genuine interest in logistics, sustainability, and the transport sector
* A methodical, logical mindset and good attention to detail
* Experience in waste transport, logistics planning and RoRo skip operations.
* Familiarity with the Working Time Directive and EU Drivers’ Hours rules
* Hands-on knowledge of planning using telematics systems
* Transport manager CPC
Benefits
* 33 days paid holiday
* Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
* Free uniform & PPE
* Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
* High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
* Employee Representatives & Employee forum
* Career progression & personal development opportunities
* Free eye tests
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