National LGV Transport Planner - Fleet & Route Optimisation

ARC Group; Woolpit Heath; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

ARC Recruitment is working with a well-established organisation operating a nationwide distribution network in the construction materials sector to hire a Transport Planner. Join a professional transport team and coordinate the daily movements of a national LGV fleet, ensuring efficient planning, customer satisfaction and compliant operations across the UK.

The role suits someone with UK transport planning experience, strong driver liaison skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach, with

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy UK transport planning environment.
• Experience planning LGV vehicles across a UK-wide distribution network.
• Knowledge of flatbed operations or construction materials.
• Strong understanding of UK transport legislation and driver compliance.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Producing effective daily transport plans for a nationwide fleet of LGV flatbed vehicles.
• Allocating work to drivers while considering delivery priorities, driver hours and vehicle availability.
• Monitoring vehicle movements throughout the day and responding quickly to operational changes.
• Building strong working relationships with drivers, customers, warehouse teams and other internal departments.
• Maximising fleet utilisation while maintaining high levels of service and controlling transport costs.
• Ensuring all transport activities comply with current legislation, including Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and operator compliance requirements.
• Resolving delivery issues and providing practical solutions to minimise disruption.
• Maintaining accurate transport records and supporting continuous improvements across the operation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

UK road network

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Job description

ARC Recruitment is working with a well-established organisation operating a nationwide distribution network in the construction materials sector to hire a Transport Planner. Join a professional transport team and coordinate the daily movements of a national LGV fleet, ensuring efficient planning, customer satisfaction and compliant operations across the UK.

The role suits someone with UK transport planning experience, strong driver liaison skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach, with