Transport Planner
Location: Grays, Essex
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday | 6:00am - 5:00pm
Benefits: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, annual bonus, pension, on-site parking
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Planner to join a busy and growing transport department for our client based in Grays. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for the smooth coordination of daily logistics, driver management, and operational planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Allocate daily workloads and plan transport transactions
Monitor and reconcile transfer station loads
Ensure compliance with KPIs for major contracts
Manage broker charges for WJs and additional services
Debrief drivers and maintain emergency route backups
Maintain operational spreadsheets
Attend driver meetings and support training initiatives
Action compliance database tasks and outstanding vehicle defects
Ensure vehicle coverage during absences or breakdowns
Book disposal sites and internal haulage loads
Monitor driver performance and working hours
Manage driver absences and recruitment
Promote awareness of FORS accreditation
Handle re-routing, round sequencing, and bank holiday replanning
Raise driver paperwork and arrange hire vehicles for MOTs/breakdowns
Challenge PCNs and complete accident/incident forms
Oversee tyre management and address driver complaints
Respond to early morning/out-of-hours driver queries
Ensure all new drivers are trained to company standardsWhat We're Looking For:
Experience in transport planning or logistics coordination
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Familiarity with transport management systems and tracking toolsInterested in joining a fast-paced, rewarding environment?
Apply today and help drive operational excellence in a vital sector.
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