Evening Transport Planner - Route Optimisation & Dispatch

PVC Building supplies Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PVC Building Supplies Ltd is seeking a Transport Planner for Tonbridge to plan and adjust delivery routes using MaxOptra, coordinating with drivers and the operations team. The role requires hands-on problem-solving for changing plans and late-shift duties.

The successful candidate will manage route optimisation, respond to delays, update routing software and support warehouse activities, including occasional picking and packing. On-site in Tonbridge, with a late shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, delivery scheduling or dispatch.
• Experience coordinating deliveries with drivers.
• Good IT skills and confidence using planning systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure.
• Practical, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise delivery routes to improve efficiency.
• Co-ordinate with drivers and dispatch teams.
• Respond to delays, route changes and delivery issues.
• Update routing systems and maintain records.
• Monitor delivery performance and identify improvements.
• Support warehouse operations, including picking, packing and van loading.

Skills

Transport planning

Delivery scheduling

Dispatch coordination

IT skills

Planning systems

Organisational skills

Problem solving under pressure

Team player

Tools

MaxOptra

Job description

PVC Building Supplies Ltd is seeking a Transport Planner for Tonbridge to plan and adjust delivery routes using MaxOptra, coordinating with drivers and the operations team. The role requires hands-on problem-solving for changing plans and late-shift duties.

The successful candidate will manage route optimisation, respond to delays, update routing software and support warehouse activities, including occasional picking and packing. On-site in Tonbridge, with a late shift schedule.