Transport Subcontractor Planning Team Leader at RBGlobal

Canvey Island, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport Planning, Leadership, Route Optimization, EU Driving Regulations, Resource Allocation, IT Skills, Delegation, Workload Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Team Management

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Transport Subcontractor Planning Team Leader 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Location: Canvey Island Join Our Team We are looking for an experienced Transport Subcontractor Planning Team Leader to join our operations team on a 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on transport planning professional with leadership experience who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment. As the Transport Subcontractor Planning Team Leader, you will lead and support a team of Transport Subcontractor Planners while remaining actively involved in daily planning activities. You will play a key role in ensuring subcontractor workloads are organised efficiently to maximise vehicle payloads, optimise routes, and deliver cost-effective, sustainable transport solutions. Key responsibilities * Organise Subcontractor run schedules for collection and/or delivery of vehicles, ensure cost effectiveness with full capacity and compatible geographic locations * Organise the run schedules for each driver in consideration of EU driving regulations in respect of breaks, driving limits and rest periods * Organise the run schedule to incorporate returns, deliveries, and site transfers * Manage failed collection reports and continuously identify improvements * Ensure we meet contractual service obligations * Actively manage the inbox * Manage the team of Subcontractor planners * To complete all tasks deemed to be a reasonable request by any colleague in a timely, efficient, and safe manner * To cover the Transport Planning Team Leader roles during their absence (annual leave, sickness etc) planning role with the responsibility of people Skills & Experience Required * Minimum 2 years’ experience in Transport planning * Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Transport planning Leadership Role * Experience of working in a busy and pressured office environment. * Excellent IT Skills * Ability to delegate tasks Knowledge * Excellent knowledge of UK road network * Excellent geographical knowledge * Knowledge of the vehicle salvage Industry / Apex Recovery system knowledge would be advantageous Qualifications/Certificates/Education * IOSH qualification * Math's and English GCSE or equivalent Personal Qualities * Ability to affectively prioritise workload * Leadership skills * Ability to work under your own initiative and as part of a team * Positive ‘Can Do’ Attitude * Good organisational skills * Motivational and positive personality What We Offer * Competitive salary * 6-month fixed-term contract * 40 Hour week between the core hours of 07:00 and 17:00. * Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced operations team * Dynamic and fast-paced working environment * Immediate start available If you're an experienced transport planning professional with strong leadership skills and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, Finance and right to work checks. We reserve the right to close this this vacancy early once a suitable candidate has been found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. IAA IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of Transport Subcontractor Planners to organize efficient run schedules for vehicle collection and delivery. Ensure cost-effectiveness, maximize vehicle payloads, and maintain compliance with EU driving regulations.