Fleet Optimizer & Delivery Planner (Transport Allocator)

STARK Group; St Stephens; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday per year

Life Assurance

Pension plan

Staff discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Jewson, a leading builder’s merchant network, is seeking a Transport Allocator to join our Newport/Lauceston branch. The role focuses on maximising vehicle capacity, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting improvements across transport operations.

This full-time position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth, a competitive salary, staff discounts, life assurance and 34 days of holiday per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, logistics coordination or fleet scheduling is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and plan customer deliveries to meet delivery commitments and service levels.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and delivery capacity while maintaining efficiency.
• Coordinate with branches to understand requirements and priorities.
• Identify and resolve delivery issues before they affect customers.
• Communicate with drivers and branch teams for smooth daily operations.
• Create efficient daily delivery schedules and vehicle allocations.
• Plan branch transfers, stock movements and inter-branch deliveries cost-effectively.
• Analyse failed or delayed deliveries and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure operations comply with Operator Licence requirements and legislation.
• Maintain accurate data across transport systems and reporting tools.
• Monitor delivery management systems and transport processes.
• Escalate compliance or safety concerns as needed.
• Support safety, wellbeing and environmental performance.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Fleet scheduling

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Jewson, a leading builder’s merchant network, is seeking a Transport Allocator to join our Newport/Lauceston branch. The role focuses on maximising vehicle capacity, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting improvements across transport operations.

This full-time position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth, a competitive salary, staff discounts, life assurance and 34 days of holiday per year.