Position

Customer success is our obsession. We leverage our 'can-do' spirit to deliver exceptional service and measurable results for all our customers. Ensuring every interaction builds lasting relationships and exceeds expectations.

As a Transport Planner you’ll be the hero behind the scenes, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, planning driver schedules for delivery, collection and troubleshooting any bumps in the road.

Key Responsibilities:

• Routing and Dispatch: Manage multiple vehicle movements on a daily basis, develop and optimise transportation routes to minimise travel time to provide the best customer experience as well as organising our drivers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Capacity Planning: Assess transportation capacity requirements based on demand forecasts and order volumes.
• Driver Management: Oversee the HR aspects of drivers, including attendance, performance, and general welfare.
• Debriefs: Conduct driver debriefs to review daily operations, address issues, and promote continuous improvement.
• Communication: Communicating with drivers, tracking vehicle locations, and managing driver hours compliance.
• Customer Service: Acting as the first point of contact for clients, managing expectations, and solving delivery issues.
• Compliance: Ensuring all vehicles and drivers adhere to UK transport regulations and company safety standards.
• Administration: Maintaining accurate digital records, updating transport management systems, and generating reports.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve transportation-related issues, such as delays, breakdowns, route deviations and adjust the plan to accommodate issues as they arise.
• Customer Service: Acting as the first point of contact for clients, solving delivery issues and making contact with customers for any updated delivery information required.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Coordinate and manage vehicle maintenance schedules, ensuring fleet roadworthiness, minimising downtime, and maintaining compliance with legal requirements.
• Administration: Maintain accurate digital records, update transport management systems, and generate operational reports.
• Recruitment: Support and manage recruitment activities for the depot, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding drivers and transport staff.
• Supplier Liaison: Liaise with external suppliers, including maintenance providers and service partners, to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.

Requirements

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in transport administration, planning, or logistics role
• Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, proficiency in IT/transport management software, and strong geographical knowledge
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication skills for working with drivers and customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.