The Transport Planner is responsible for the efficient planning and scheduling of the HGV fleet to ensure customer deliveries and supplier collections are completed safely, on time and in the most cost-effective manner. The role involves daily route planning, vehicle utilisation, driver liaison, customer communication and supporting transport compliance activities.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
Plan and optimise daily delivery routes for a fleet of HGV vehicles.
Ensure efficient vehicle utilisation while meeting customer delivery requirements.
Brief drivers on routes, delivery schedules and customer requirements.
Manage vehicle availability and support maintenance scheduling to minimise downtime.
Support vehicle maintenance planning, MOT scheduling and defect reporting processes.
Coordinate collection and delivery schedules with manufacturing, warehouse and customer service teams.
Your workplace and working area must be kept clean and tidy. You must adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety standards as defined in the Health and Safety Policy.
Carry out any other duties when required. This may involve working in other departments.
Ensure transport operations comply with all relevant road transport regulations.
Monitor driver hours, Working Time Directive requirements and tachograph compliance.
Identify opportunities to improve transport efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience in a transport planning, logistics or fleet coordination role.Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.Experience planning multi-drop delivery routes.Excellent organisational and time management skills.Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with drivers and customers.Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience of an ERP system and transport planning softwareAbility to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience within a manufacturing or distribution environmentUnderstanding of driver hours legislation and transport compliance requirements.CPC qualification or transport-related qualification.
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Transport Planner in Brighton employer: United in Recruitment Ltd
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