Fleet & Transport Planner

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an organised and proactive Fleet & Transport Planner based in Sunderland. The role ensures efficient operations across a nationwide fleet by coordinating maintenance and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have experience in fleet management or logistics and strong organizational skills. Flexibility for occasional weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in fleet management, transport planning, or logistics.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance schedules and UK transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate fleet maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs.
• Ensure full compliance with MOT, ADR, VOSA, and UK transport safety standards.
• Manage costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Fleet management experience

Knowledge of UK transport legislation

Communication skills

IT skills (SAP, Excel)

CPC qualification

Job description

Fleet & Transport Planner
Location: Hendon Dock, Sunderland
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (with 1 in 4 weekends on call)

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organised and proactive Fleet & Transport Planner to join our team. This is a vital role ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant operations across a nationwide fleet. You'll act as the central link between drivers, hauliers, front office, and sales teams—keeping everything moving while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate fleet maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs.
• Ensure full compliance with MOT, ADR, VOSA, and UK transport safety standards.
• Manage costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Schedule transport across the UK for bulk liquids and packaged materials.
• Work closely with sales and customer service to meet client requirements.
• Support drivers and subcontractors, ensuring strict health & safety compliance.
• Monitor customer tanks and arrange timely deliveries or collections.

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in fleet management, transport planning, or logistics.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance schedules and UK transport legislation.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work under pressure.
• IT skills, ideally including SAP and Excel.
• CPC qualification (or working towards one) would be highly advantageous.
• Flexibility to support occasional weekend work