Fleet & Route Planning Supervisor

Woodland Group Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Job summary

Woodland Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to plan daily and weekly vehicle routes, allocate drivers, and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries. You’ll monitor operations, maintain records in TMS, and drive improvements across planning processes.

Applicants should show proven vehicle planning experience, CPC or transport training, and strong knowledge of UK transport regulations. Excellent communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle planning within a haulage or logistics environment.
• Knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance requirements.
• CPC qualification or transport-related training.
• Experience planning Full Truck Loads, multi-drop or general haulage operations.
• Proficient with transport management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly vehicle routes to maximise fleet utilisation.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers in line with customer requirements, driver hours, and legal compliance.
• Monitor live operations and respond to delays, breakdowns, or last-minute changes.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation, including drivers’ hours and WTD.
• Maintain accurate planning records using TMS and other systems.
• Support cost control through efficient routing and resource planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in planning processes and service levels.

Skills

Vehicle planning

UK transport regulations

Organisation

Communication with drivers

CPC qualification

Full Truck Loads / multi-drop planning

Cost control & KPIs

MS Office

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Woodland Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to plan daily and weekly vehicle routes, allocate drivers, and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries. You’ll monitor operations, maintain records in TMS, and drive improvements across planning processes.

Applicants should show proven vehicle planning experience, CPC or transport training, and strong knowledge of UK transport regulations. Excellent communication and MS Office skills are essential.