At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and schedule transport logistics for digestate, ensuring timely and compliant operations.
- Company: Join a leading renewable energy company making a difference in sustainable transport.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement in a growing industry.
- Why this job: Be the key player in keeping essential logistics running smoothly and efficiently.
- Qualifications: Strong IT skills and knowledge of road transport legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 30150 - 36850 £ per year.
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established name in renewable energy and anaerobic digestion (AD) for a Transport Planner who knows how to keep things moving.
The Role
Digestate doesn't wait around. Spreading windows close, weather turns, land availability shifts — and when a tanker's stuck instead of on the road, it costs time, money, and goodwill with contractors who want solutions, not excuses. That's where you come in.
Working closely with the Transport Manager, you'll take the lead on day-to-day scheduling, driver communication, and contractor coordination — making sure digestate logistics run safely, compliantly, and on time. You'll be the calm, organised voice at the end of the phone when plans change at short notice, and a genuine ambassador for the business in how you deal with drivers, contractors, and colleagues alike.
What You'll Be Doing
- Planning & Scheduling
- Help plan daily and weekly schedules for digestate tankers, bulk tipper/walking floor loads, and low-loader machinery moves.
- Build routes that keep vehicles working and downtime to a minimum, while respecting spreading windows, weather restrictions, and land-bank availability.
- Adjust schedules on the fly when breakdowns, weather, or contractor needs change the plan.
- Driver & Contractor Coordination
- Be the first point of contact for internal drivers and external haulage contractors.
- Keep everyone in the loop with clear, timely communication on jobs and changes.
- Make sure site rules, health and safety, and legal requirements around digestate and waste haulage are followed.
- Help drivers work through delays, access issues, and operational queries.
- Keeping Things Running
- Keep an eye on daily operations and jump in to solve problems as they crop up.
- Liaise with AD plant teams, spreading contractors, and drivers to coordinate collections and deliveries.
- Support drivers through breakdowns and get repairs organised with maintenance providers.
- Step up and take the reins on transport operations when the Transport Manager is on leave.
- Compliance & Records
- Keep compliance documentation accurate — vehicle checks, maintenance records, and operational paperwork.
- Stay on top of environmental regulations, road transport law, and internal policy.
- Support KPI reporting, audits, and ongoing improvements to how things are done.
What You'll Need
- Good IT skills — Excel, Outlook, telematics systems, and transport planning software.
- A solid grasp of road transport legislation: WTD, drivers' hours, vehicle weights, operator licence requirements.
- Bonus points for experience with digestate handling, agricultural haulage, waste movements, or ABP regulations — though it's not essential.
Transport Planner in Chipping Norton employer: Alecto Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading BMS specialist with over 35 years of industry experience, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a focus on work-life balance, this role in Oxfordshire offers the chance to work on diverse and technically engaging projects while being part of a respected team dedicated to delivering high-quality Building Management System solutions.
