At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan customer deliveries and ensure safety standards are met.
- Company: Join the flagship UK site of DS Smith Packaging with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a pension scheme, life assurance, and team-building activities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for career growth in an inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a strong safety culture and develop your career.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of UK driving regulations and good understanding of route planning.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Transport Planner
As the flagship UK site for DS Smith Packaging, we operate our own fleet of HGV drivers, delivering high-quality cardboard packaging to customers across the Midlands and East of England.
Our Transport team is key to our success, and we pride ourselves on inspiring leadership, modern vehicles, and a supportive work environment.
We are recruiting a Transport Planner to help deliver on our service strategy and achieve service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan customer deliveries and back hauls to ensure delivery window targets and safety standards are met in accordance with legislation and company policies and procedures.
- Carry out all transport office related activity.
- Liaise with stakeholders and customers to communicate routes, delays and possible issues with deliveries and collections, working in partnership with sub-contractors to source replacement drivers.
- Develop back haul lanes with customers to maintain fleet utilisation.
- Ensure compliance with WTD regulations and legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target.
- Handle and resolve customer queries and complaints in line with company procedures.
- Identify opportunities for improvement to reduce cost and/or time.
- Cover shifts with colleagues in department. This role operates on a rotating shift pattern 06:00 – 14:00, 14:00 – 20:00 with a 1 in 3 week Saturday cover.
Benefits
- Aviva Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Occupational Health & Health Surveillance
- Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme and Parental Leave
- Company rewards and discount platform
- Department team building budget
- Recognition programmes
About You
- Good knowledge of UK driving regulations (WTD, drivers’ hours).
- Professional attitude with a strong safety record.
- Reliable, flexible, and a team player with a "can-do" approach.
- Good understanding of UK geography & route planning.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations and loading equipment.
Why Join DS Smith Fordham?
Be part of the UK flagship site with a supportive Transport team.
Career development opportunities within a growing business.
Strong safety culture with ongoing training and support.
We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
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