Night Transport Planner: Route & Fleet Optimizer

2Excel Logistics Limited; Bowburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

2Excel Logistics Limited is looking for a Night Transport Planner to oversee night-time transport operations from our Bowburn site. The role involves scheduling routes, assigning loads to drivers, and ensuring deliveries align with customer requirements.

Based in Bowburn, this full-time, on-site position requires strong IT skills, proficiency with transport management systems, and an ability to communicate clearly with drivers and depot teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics coordination.
• Strong IT and systems skills, including confident use of transport management systems, route planning tools, and MS Office (Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with drivers, depot staff, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule vehicle routes and allocate loads to drivers.
• Ensure on-time collections and deliveries meeting customer requirements.
• Monitor live operations and respond to delays or issues.
• Update systems and stakeholders with accurate information.
• Collaborate with drivers, depot teams, and customer service to maximise fleet efficiency.
• Maintain safety standards and meet service level agreements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Logistics qualification

Tools

Transport Management System

Route planning tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

2Excel Logistics Limited is looking for a Night Transport Planner to oversee night-time transport operations from our Bowburn site. The role involves scheduling routes, assigning loads to drivers, and ensuring deliveries align with customer requirements.

Based in Bowburn, this full-time, on-site position requires strong IT skills, proficiency with transport management systems, and an ability to communicate clearly with drivers and depot teams.