Driver Planner: Dynamic Routing & Scheduling

Greenhous Group; Halford CP; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank &nbsp

Company Sick Pay That Increases With 0

Pension With Greenhous Contribution

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts On A Range Of Prod

Qualified Mental Health First Aiders

Free Will Writing Service

Free Mortgage Advice Service

Free Eye Tests For VDU Users

Free Flu jabs

On-Site Parking

Cycle To Work Scheme

EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Greenhous High Ercall is seeking an organised Driver Planner to coordinate vehicle movements and plan driver schedules, ensuring deliveries and collections run smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with drivers, internal teams and external contacts to manage daily workloads, adapt to changing priorities and keep to agreed timescales while maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in driver planning, transport planning, logistics or a similar coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Good geographical knowledge and the ability to plan efficient routes.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with drivers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily driver schedules, vehicle deliveries and collections.
• Allocate work to drivers, ensuring routes and schedules are organised efficiently.
• Coordinate vehicle movements between dealerships, customer locations and other sites as required.
• Liaise with drivers to communicate schedules, instructions and any changes to planned movements.
• Monitor progress throughout the day and respond to delays, cancellations or unexpected changes.
• Work closely with internal departments to prioritise vehicle movements and meet business requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements, driver allocations, deliveries and collections.
• Update internal systems and ensure relevant paperwork is completed accurately.
• Ensure drivers have the information and documentation required to complete their duties.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and make the best use of available driver resources.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Carry out any other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

Driver planning experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Greenhous High Ercall is seeking an organised Driver Planner to coordinate vehicle movements and plan driver schedules, ensuring deliveries and collections run smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with drivers, internal teams and external contacts to manage daily workloads, adapt to changing priorities and keep to agreed timescales while maintaining accurate records and documentation.