Birmingham Route Planner: Tech-Driven Logistics Pro

Guideposts Trust Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym and showers

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Exclusive benefits platform

Company socials

Central Birmingham location

Job summary

Engineius seeks a proactive Planner to join our Planning and Transport team in Birmingham. You will design and manage daily routes for contracted drivers, adjusting schedules in real time to keep operations smooth and customers satisfied.

The role emphasizes efficient driver utilization, contingency planning, and cross-functional collaboration with our systems team to enhance tools and processes. A CPC or related qualification is preferred for progression within a fast-growing, software-driven

Qualifications

• Experience in route planning in logistics.
• Fast-moving environment requiring multitasking.
• Tech-led company using software and online platforms.
• Willingness to embrace change in logistics industry.
• Full-time role in Birmingham.
• Knowledge of UK public transport routes essential.
• Experience managing drivers.
• Willingness to collaborate with in-house systems team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily routes for full-time contracted drivers.
• Monitor and adjust driver schedules in real time.
• Coordinate and deploy backstop drivers to maintain service continuity.
• Optimize driver utilization for on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and customer experience.

Skills

Route planning

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Adaptability

Driver management

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Engineius seeks a proactive Planner to join our Planning and Transport team in Birmingham. You will design and manage daily routes for contracted drivers, adjusting schedules in real time to keep operations smooth and customers satisfied.

The role emphasizes efficient driver utilization, contingency planning, and cross-functional collaboration with our systems team to enhance tools and processes. A CPC or related qualification is preferred for progression within a fast-growing, software-driven