Overview
In this night-shift Transport Planner role, you oversee a busy night fleet within a general haulage operation to ensure on-time deliveries and high service levels. You will coordinate with a small night team including another planner, the Operations Manager, and Customer Service to keep the operation running smoothly. Your impact comes from efficient routing, driver support, and proactive problem-solving under pressure. This role offers hands-on responsibility in a fast-paced environment with a clear path to influence operational profitability.
Responsibilities
- Plan and replan the night fleet for general haulage activities
- Monitor service levels and ensure on-time deliveries
- Manage driver communications during the shift (delays, route issues, updates)
- Supervise driver workloads in line with Working Time Directive and driver hours regulations
- Review routes to maximise fleet utilization and efficiency
- Provide real-time operational support and adapt to changing priorities
- Liaise with customers regarding delays, updates, and failed deliveries
- Escalate tracker or operational issues to management
- Maintain strong communication across planning, operations, customer service, and drivers
- Ensure drivers are briefed before the shift
- Support operational performance and profitability through planning decisions
Key requirements
- Previous experience as a Transport Planner or Transport Supervisor
- Strong background in general haulage planning
- Experience in a fast-paced transport environment
- Excellent knowledge of UK road networks
- Strong understanding of tachograph legislation and driver hours compliance
- Confident using transport planning systems and operational software
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and make decisions under pressure
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Operationally minded with quick adaptability
- Experience with collection and backhaul operations would be advantageous
- Strong communication
- Customer service
- Multitasking and prioritisation
- Tachograph legislation and driver hours compliance
- Transport planning systems and operational software
- Excellent knowledge of UK road networks
Transport Planner in Cheshire employer: Aspion
Aspion is an exceptional employer located in Coventry, offering a dynamic work environment where employees can thrive in the fast-paced world of supply chain and operations. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that our team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values transparency and encourages open communication, making every day at work both meaningful and rewarding.
