About The Role
Please Note this role is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract.
We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our team. In this fast-paced role, you'll be responsible for planning and coordinating efficient delivery routes, ensuring drivers are utilised effectively while delivering an exceptional service to patients.
As a key member of the transport team, you'll balance operational efficiency with patient needs, helping to ensure deliveries are completed safely, on time, and in the most cost-effective way possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate daily delivery routes to maximise efficiency and service levels.
- Optimise driver schedules and available resources to ensure timely patient deliveries.
- Monitor and adjust delivery plans in response to operational changes and priorities.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and planning systems to a high standard.
- Work closely with drivers and operational teams to resolve delivery challenges proactively.
- Analyse transport data and identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient service and operational efficiency.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the business to ensure excellent service delivery.
About You
- Previous experience in transport planning, logistics, routing, or scheduling.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confidence using planning systems, Microsoft Office, and transport management software.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
About Us
We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team
At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.
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Transport Planner employer: Lloyds Clinical Limited
Lloyds Clinical Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and compliance excellence. With a focus on data protection and governance, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes and the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters collaboration and innovation, making it a rewarding place for professionals seeking meaningful contributions in their field.
