National Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a National Transport Planner to manage and improve daily routing for collections and deliveries across their national fleet. This role focuses on optimizing fleet productivity while maintaining high standards of customer service. Candidates should have experience in route planning and strong analytical skills, ideally within the vehicle recovery industry. Competitive benefits include holiday allowance, health coverage, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid volunteer day

Healthcare Cash Plan

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted shares

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in route planning with routing software.
• At least one year of experience with PTV or similar routing software.
• Experience in achieving or exceeding KPI targets.

Responsibilities

• Cost-effective daily route scheduling using PTV Route Optimiser.
• Create daily reports to analyze collection and delivery performance.
• Engage with subcontractors and yards to sustain performance levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Process improvement identification

Proficiency in Excel

Education

CPC Qualification

Tools

PTV Route Optimiser

Apex Rescue and Recovery platform

MS Office

Job description

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Copart is currently recruiting a National Transport Planner to work as part of our team, based at our office in Bedford.

The National Transport Planner is responsible for managing the efficient and effective day-to-day routing of all Copart’s collections, deliveries, and returns for the entire national fleet of Transporters and the network of sub-contractors.

You will continually review and improve fleet productivity at the most effective cost, ensuring that all customer SLA’s are met or exceeded. This role emphasizes maintaining high standards of customer service for both external and internal customers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Cost-effective daily route scheduling using PTV Route Optimiser.
• Create daily reports to analyze and enhance collection and delivery performance & productivity.
• Maintain routing software settings for optimal performance.
• Achieve and surpass internal KPI targets.
• Engage with subcontractors and yards to sustain performance levels.
• Provide monthly reports on MPM, fleet productivity, driver & sub-haul usage, and costs.

Essential attributes

• Experience in route planning with routing software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate meaningful Excel reports.
• Experience in achieving or exceeding KPI targets.
• Ability to identify process improvements in route scheduling.
• Proficiency in Excel & MS Office.
• Teamwork skills.
• Experience in the vehicle recovery industry.
• Knowledge of Apex Rescue and Recovery platform.
• CPC Qualification.
• At least one year of experience with PTV or similar routing software, preferably in multi-site operations.

What we offer you in return:

Time For You: 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays and an extra day for personal occasions.

Give Back: Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan for claims on healthcare services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans, plus Virtual GP access.

Appreciating You & Others: Access to Recognition Hub and E-card collection for celebrating milestones.

Your Future: Contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.

Investment: Discounted shares in our global company.

Fitness & Health: Cycle to Work Scheme and discounts on fitness and gym memberships.

Life Assurance: Life insurance coverage for peace of mind.

Exclusive Discounts: Savings on everyday purchases and family activities via our deals hub.

Goal Support: Tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and Money Hub to help achieve personal goals.