National Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle recovery is seeking a National Transport Planner based in Bedford, UK. This role involves managing an efficient routing system for the national fleet, ensuring high productivity while maintaining excellent service levels. The ideal candidate will have experience in route planning, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in relevant software.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid volunteer day

Healthcare Cash Plan

Contributory workplace pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in route planning and using routing software.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to create Excel reports.
• At least one year of experience with PTV or similar routing software.

Responsibilities

• Cost-effective daily route scheduling through routing software.
• Create daily reports to analyze collection and delivery performance.
• Maintain software settings for optimal routing performance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Route Planning

Teamwork

Education

CPC Qualification

Tools

PTV Routing Software

Excel

MS Office

Job description

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 increase fleet productivity at the most effective cost, while ensuring that all customer SLA’s are met or exceeded. This is achieved while maintaining the highest standards of customer service to both external and internal customers.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Cost-effective daily route scheduling through PTV Route Optimiser.
• Create daily reports to analyze and improve collection and delivery performance & productivity.
• Maintain routing software settings to achieve optimal performance.
• Achieve and exceed internal KPI targets.
• Engage with subcontractors and yards to maintain performance levels.
• Provide monthly reports detailing MPM, fleet productivity, and driver & sub haul usage and costs.

Essential attributes

• Previous route planning experience using routing software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to create meaningful Excel reports.
• Experience in working to achieve or exceed KPI targets.
• Proven ability to identify new ways of working and improve route scheduling.
• Proficiency with Excel & MS Office packages.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in the vehicle recovery industry.
• Knowledge of Apex Rescue and Recovery communication platform.
• CPC Qualification.
• At least one year of experience using PTV or similar routing software, preferably in a multi-site operation.

What we offer you in return:

• Time For You: 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays and an extra day for a personal occasion.
• Give Back: Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan for claims on healthcare products and services, including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist tests and scans, with Virtual GP access.
• Appreciating You & Others: Access to Recognition Hub and E-card collection.
• Your Future: Contributory workplace pension scheme.
• Investment: Purchase shares at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Cycle to Work Scheme, fitness videos, and gym discounts.
• Life Assurance: Life insurance coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• Goal Support: Tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and Money Hub.