About the Role
We are seeking a proactive Transport Planner to join a busy transport allocation team. You will play a vital role in ensuring drivers are efficiently scheduled, loads are optimised, and deliveries meet customer expectations.
This is a hands-on role where organisation, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Allocate daily work to drivers and coordinate their schedules to maximise efficiency.
* Monitor driver performance, identifying areas for improvement and highlighting concerns to management.
* Maintain daily communication with drivers to confirm workloads and expected delivery times.
* Minimise downtime and empty miles, ensuring drivers’ hours are used effectively and compliant with working time regulations.
* Liaise with customers and collection points to resolve any delivery or driver issues.
* Track deliveries in real time, updating systems to reflect workload progress.
* Plan driver attendance for vehicle maintenance in line with compliance requirements.
* Support the wider team with load planning and any additional tasks as needed.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C, including English and Maths.
* Experience in traffic planning, driver liaison, or transport allocation roles.
* Strong customer service skills and experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
* Good knowledge of UK geography and understanding of driver working time legislation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
* Permanent, full-time role with Monday to Friday working pattern.
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive transport team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status