Nights Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Rugby. In this full-time role, you'll oversee daily transport operations and collaborate with various teams to create efficient transport plans. Your expertise in managing a fleet and your analytical skills will be crucial in meeting KPI targets and ensuring smooth operations. The company values inclusivity and employee development, offering numerous benefits and opportunities for career growth in the logistics field. If you're motivated and ready to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in planning transport operations for 100+ units across multiple depots.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to handle daily challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create efficient transport plans.
• Manage daily workload and schedule collections on a time-critical basis.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in transport operations.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Microsoft Office Suite

CPC qualification

Planning experience (100+ tractor units)

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused

Financially astute

TMS system experience

FMCG environment experience

Analytical skills and proficiency in Excel

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Transport Planner to join our Transport team at our Rugby site.

Job Overview

As a Transport Planner, you will contribute to the success of the transport team by overseeing the day-to-day planning of transport operations. You should be highly motivated, experienced in fast-paced environments, and capable of handling daily challenges to provide effective transport plans.

Position Details

This is a full-time, permanent position working:
4 on 4 off Nights, 6pm to 6am.

Salary: £30,000

Location: Rugby

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with Transport and Warehouse teams to create efficient transport plans using the latest TMS.
2. Manage subcontracting and planning orders from multiple UK sites.
3. Plan daily workload for fleet, including vehicles based on-site and outbases.
4. Report problems, resolve issues, and handle queries.
5. Schedule collections daily on a time-critical basis.
6. Maintain and exceed KPI targets.
7. Identify and implement continuous improvements.
8. Make decisions under pressure within tight deadlines.
9. Adapt to business needs, especially during peak periods.
10. Utilize the Culina Group network effectively to support Stobart’s operations when volume demands.

Qualifications & Skills

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• CPC qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Experience planning 100+ tractor units across multiple depots.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Customer-focused with strong delivery performance.
• Financially and commercially astute, results-driven.
• Experience using a TMS system.
• Experience in an FMCG environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel formulas.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Stobart’s a great place to work. We promote inclusivity and diversity and are dedicated to employee development and recognizing success.

Our learning and development programs are available to all employees, providing opportunities for career growth within logistics and fostering a team-oriented culture.

Our benefits include:

• 20 days annual leave
• Pension scheme: 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
• Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary
• Wellness support: 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers: discounts on eye tests and glasses
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards, and more