SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven experience in a traffic planning role, preferably in general haulage or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UK road transport legislation and geography.
• Experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and route planning software.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing demands.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ambition to progress
• Self Motivated
• On-call on a rota basis
• Work closely with both in house & 3rd party workshops to maintain compliance
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £24,950.00-£48,196.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redruth TR15 1SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In perso

JOB ROLE:

Working as part of our Redruth-based team, to efficiently plan and coordinate the day-to-day operations of our general haulage fleet, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery and collection of goods. The role involves liaising with drivers, customers, and other stakeholders to optimise routes and maintain high service standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan daily and weekly transport schedules for general haulage vehicles (rigid and articulated).
• Allocate jobs to drivers based on availability, driver hours (WTD and EU drivers’ hours regulations), and vehicle suitability.
• Communicate clearly with drivers regarding load instructions, routes, delivery schedules, and any changes.
• Monitor the progress of deliveries using transport management systems (TMS) and GPS tracking.
• Deal with any delays, breakdowns, or issues quickly and efficiently to minimise service disruption.
• Liaise with customers regarding delivery schedules, special instructions, and problem resolution.
• Ensure all jobs are scheduled in a cost-effective and legally compliant manner.
• Maintain accurate records of work, vehicle movements, and driver hours.
• Assist with vehicle and driver compliance, including maintenance scheduling and tachograph downloads.
• Work closely with the warehouse/yard and customer service teams to ensure smooth operations.