Transport Planning Team Leader

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Transport Planning Team Leader to join our Doncaster operations. You will lead and support a team of Transport Planners responsible for organising drivers and vehicles to achieve optimum payloads for vehicle collection and delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivering sustainable, cost-effective transport solutions while ensuring legal compliance and operational excellence.

Transport Planning Operations

• Organise driver/vehicle run schedules for collection and/or delivery of vehicles, ensure cost effectiveness with full capacity and compatible geographic locations.
• Plan run schedules for each driver in consideration of EU driving regulations in respect of breaks, driving limits and rest periods.
• Incorporate returns, deliveries and site transfers into run schedules.
• Manage failed collection reports and continuously identify improvements.
• Ensure we meet contractual service obligations.
• Actively manage team inbox and communications.
• Lead and manage the Transport Planning team effectively.
• Complete all reasonable tasks requested by colleagues efficiently and safely.

Leadership & Development of Direct Reports (Transport Planner)

• SAFETY FIRST! Take ownership of all general team health, safety, wellbeing and compliance matters, seeking support from relevant areas wherever needed, escalate as appropriate.
• Recruit effectively in partnership with the People Team and induct/onboard accordingly.
• Manage people resource levels to meet business need.
• Manage team member’s T & A (Time & Attendance) on relevant software in line with payroll cut offs.
• Coach, feedback & continuously develop self and team ensuring they have the skills, knowledge & tools to perform.
• Performance Management of team including up to date Job Descriptions, one to ones/feedback/4 x 4 Quarterly Performance Conversations, clear objectives set, results measured, activities monitored, quality checks of work.
• Engage & motivate team to deliver growth & continuous improvements.
• Manage own & team behaviours in line with our aspirational culture, vision & values.
• Communicate business goals and messages & locally manage any change.

Person Specification

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar Transport planning Leadership Role.
• Experience of working in a busy and pressured office environment.
• Excellent IT Skills.
• Strong Ability to delegate tasks.
• Excellent knowledge of UK road network and geographical areas.
• Understanding of the vehicle salvage Industry.
• Math's and English GCSE or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work under your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Positive ‘Can Do’ Attitude.
• Good organisational skills.
• Motivational and positive personality.

What We Offer

• Day shift, Monday - Friday.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Free onsite parking.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Benefithub (World’s largest selection of Employee Discounts and Lifestyle Benefits).
• Telus Health Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles.
• Employee discount on Vodaphone.
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS, Finance, Right to work and reference checks.

IAA is an equal opportunity employer and ensures non-discrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located.