Transport Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a dynamic and fast-paced transport team, supporting the scheduling, vehicle planning, and driver coordination for the nationwide movement of heavy plant machinery across construction sites in the UK.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in transport route planning, ideally within the construction, plant hire, or heavy machinery sector.
• Strong understanding of HGV operations and relevant transportation regulations.
• Ability to manage time effectively, especially when under pressure or facing tight deadlines.
• Confident with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional approach to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations.
• Familiar with vehicle maintenance scheduling and compliance checks.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Previous experience in the construction or plant sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage and plan the movement of plant machinery to and from sites across the UK.
• Coordinate HGV deliveries and collections in line with project deadlines and customer requirements.
• Work closely with site managers and project teams to align transportation needs with site activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, drivers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Ensure all delivery documentation is accurately issued, collected, and verified.
• Proactively resolve transportation issues or delays by communicating with relevant parties and adjusting plans accordingly.
• Monitor performance of service providers and ensure SLA compliance.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, environmental, and transport regulations.
• Maintain accurate transport operation records, logs, and reports.
• Support the development of new transport systems, including tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota where required.

If you have experience as a Transport Planner and want to join a well-established business in the construction plant hire industry, apply via the link.