Night Transport Planner | Route & Delivery Optimisation

Owens Group UK; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Group UK is recruiting a Transport Planner to manage night-time route planning and delivery scheduling. The role requires coordinating drivers, depots and customers to deliver first-class service efficiently, while maintaining cost control.

Responsibilities include data analysis, planning ahead, and ensuring compliance and safety procedures. The position offers a 4 on 4 off night pattern from 6pm to 6am.

Qualifications

• Experience at a similar level in transport planning or traffic management.
• Job specific qualification preferred.
• Experience with Traffic Management and VOSA compliance.
• Strong problem solving and logical thinking.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage time to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and delivery times to ensure smooth operation.
• Coordinate workloads and liaise with customers and drivers.
• Analyse data and provide timely, accurate information.
• Advise internally and externally on transport issues.
• Develop relationships with external customers.
• Ensure adequate levels of support services are in place.
• Monitor compliance and safety with SAFED where applicable.
• Maintain and use computerised systems and Excel spreadsheets.

Skills

Traffic planning

Traffic management

VOSA compliance

Problem solving

Time management

Geographical knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Health & safety

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Owens Group UK is recruiting a Transport Planner to manage night-time route planning and delivery scheduling. The role requires coordinating drivers, depots and customers to deliver first-class service efficiently, while maintaining cost control.

Responsibilities include data analysis, planning ahead, and ensuring compliance and safety procedures. The position offers a 4 on 4 off night pattern from 6pm to 6am.