About The Role
Are you ready to join a company that really believes people are the heart of the business and values your contribution? Due to continued expansion and increasing demands, we’re looking for a Transport Planner who will thrive in a busy environment.
Reporting to the Regional Transport Manager, you will be responsible for delivering effective and efficient transport routes across multiple Sunbelt Rentals depots for up to 10 drivers or 8 vehicles. You will play an active role in ensuring the safe operation of our transport activities, maintaining high safety standards for drivers, vehicles, and routes.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Responsible for route efficiency, leading review processes and ensuring compliance to optimise van/LGV schedules and 3PL usage.
* Deliver operational performance to meet KPI targets, including on-time delivery, vehicle productivity, accident reduction, vehicle uptime, and revenue compliance.
* Proactively reduce missed time-slots and late deliveries.
* Resolve transport issues arising from customer or driver concerns.
* Brief and debrief drivers to ensure clear communication and safety.
This role requires passing a full clean DBS check and providing a 5-year reference history.
What we offer: Joining a successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider, with a leading flexible rewards package, including generous holiday allowance, life assurance, retail discounts, employee recognition awards, and a comprehensive pension scheme.
About You
We will support your training and development to help you succeed. To excel as a Transport Planner, you should have:
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Experience in transport planning, managing multiple locations, drivers, and vehicles, ideally with a Transport Manager CPC qualification or working towards it.
* Proficiency in transport and workforce management systems such as Paragon, Job Watch, Rotec, and Microsoft Office.
* Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
* A personable, proactive, and resilient attitude with a 'can-do' approach.
* An understanding of the impact of costs on transport operations and the ability to react quickly to changing circumstances.
About Us
Sunbelt Rentals is a leader in equipment rentals across the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, with operations in Europe. We serve various sectors including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. We value our people and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and safety, providing support through initiatives like mental health campaigns, helplines, and wellbeing programs.
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