Dynamic Transport Planner in Norwich | Temp-to-Perm

Energy Jobline CVL; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitable Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Transport Planner for our client's busy operation in Norwich. You will plan routes, allocate drivers and vehicles, and keep customers informed while ensuring compliance with hours and tachograph rules.

This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role with various shift patterns. Use TMS and internal systems to manage bookings and schedules, and constantly seek efficiency improvements in a demanding transport environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Transport Planner or similar role.
• Solid understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph rules.
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS).
• Good knowledge of the UK road network.
• Strong organisational skills and adaptability.
• Confident in communicating with drivers and customers.
• Practical approach to solving issues in a busy transport environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily collections and deliveries with cost-effective routes.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers to meet needs.
• Ensure plans comply with drivers' hours and vehicle availability.
• Use TMS, portals and internal systems to manage bookings.
• Communicate instructions to drivers and handle issues.
• Update customers on schedules, delays and changes.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing with the workshop.
• Manage driver cover, including agency drivers.
• Prepare next-day schedules and transport quotations.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and service levels.

Skills

Transport planning

Tachograph rules

TMS experience

UK geography

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Transport Management System

Job description

Recruitable Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Transport Planner for our client's busy operation in Norwich. You will plan routes, allocate drivers and vehicles, and keep customers informed while ensuring compliance with hours and tachograph rules.

This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role with various shift patterns. Use TMS and internal systems to manage bookings and schedules, and constantly seek efficiency improvements in a demanding transport environment.