Transport Planner
We are looking for an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating transport activities, ensuring customer requirements are met efficiently while maximising resource utilisation and supporting operational performance.
Salary: Up to £33,000
Working hours: working on a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off Days, 6:00-18:00
Key Duties:
- Ensure GTS housekeeping is completed and depot logs are updated within required timescales.
- Input trailer numbers as soon as practical and check resource availability for the shift.
- Monitor and report empty legs, Time Lapse and Restricted Parking reports, identifying opportunities to improve utilisation.
- Complete Microlise debriefs, report system errors, and maintain accurate operational records.
- Confirm driver start times for the following day and manage resource requirements accordingly.
- Monitor drivers' hours and WTD compliance, escalating any issues or concerns to the Operations team.
- Maintain clear communication with drivers and ensure effective handovers between shifts.
- Manage transport plans in line with customer requirements and volume demands.
- Support the Transport Manager with all Back-to-Back preparations and planning activities.
- Undertake Back-to-Back tracking during the F1 season, providing regular updates to the team and customers. xehkeey
Job requirements
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK
- Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Work and Outlook
- CPC Desirable but not required
- Experience of planning 100+ tractor units across multiple depots
- Excellent communication skills and ability to succeed in a pressurised environment
- Customer focus on delivery performance
- Commercially and Financially astute and driven to deliver exceptional results.
- Experience of using a TMS system
- Experience in an FMCG environment
- Strong analytical and excel capability across standard formulasv