Multi-Depot Transport Planner: Route Optimisation & KPI Delivery

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in Maidstone is seeking a Transport Planner to optimize transport routes across multiple depots. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational skills, IT proficiency, and knowledge of transport compliance. Responsibilities include ensuring delivery performance to KPIs and resolving transport issues. This role offers flexible rewards, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work within a supportive environment focused on well-being.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation skills essential.
• Experience in transport planning with multiple locations.
• Knowledge of routing and optimisation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient transport routes.
• Manage delivery performance to meet KPIs.
• Resolve transport issues from customers and drivers.

Skills

Organisation skills

Calm under pressure

Transport compliance knowledge

Geographical knowledge of UK road network

IT skills

Proactive approach

Education

Transport Manager CPC (or working towards)

Tools

Paragon

Job Watch (Big Change)

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

A leading equipment rental provider in Maidstone is seeking a Transport Planner to optimize transport routes across multiple depots. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational skills, IT proficiency, and knowledge of transport compliance. Responsibilities include ensuring delivery performance to KPIs and resolving transport issues. This role offers flexible rewards, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work within a supportive environment focused on well-being.