Transport planning Lead
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum + Bonus Scheme
Location: Riddings, DE55 4BR
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
We're looking for an experienced Transport Lead to join the Silver X Group at our Alfreton depot. This is a handson, fastpaced role for someone who enjoys ownership, thrives on operational challenge, and takes pride in running an efficient, compliant transport operation.
What You'll Be Doing
* Planning and managing daily transport operations, including route planning, fleet utilisation, and driver allocation
* Ensuring full compliance with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive, and tachograph legislation
* Managing and supporting a team of drivers, including performance, attendance, and daytoday issues
* Identifying opportunities to reduce empty mileage, improve efficiency, and increase revenue through effective planning and backloads
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
* Using transport and telematics systems to manage performance, costs, and compliance
* Driving continuous improvement across safety, service, and profitability
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in transport planning or transport operations
* Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours, tachographs, and WTD legislation
* Experience working with a fleet of 10+ vehicles (preferred)
* Confident people manager with excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Highly organised, able to prioritise and make decisions in a fastmoving environment
* ITliterate, with experience using TMS and telematics systems (Stream, Webfleet or similar)
* Commercially minded, with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency
Why join Silver X Group
* Competitive salary up to £35,000
* Performancebased individual and team bonus
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Opportunity to take real ownership and influence performance
* Supportive, downtoearth management team
* Ongoing development, including funding for qualifications and licences
Our Benefits Package
* 23 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays
* One paid volunteer day per year
* Health Shield cashback plan - including GP, dental, and optician support
* Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling
* Employee discount hub (retail, gym and leisure savings)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Referral bonus scheme
* Regular team celebrations and engagement events
If you're an experienced transport professional looking for your next step, where you can genuinely take ownership and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. The Silver X Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this vacancy may close early. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment@silverxgroup.co.uk.
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