PSV Transport Planner

Wheelers Travel Ltd; Romsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Accrued additional holiday with tenure

Job summary

A transport services company located in Romsey is looking for a Commercial & Operations Manager. The role involves overseeing vehicle and driver allocations, ensuring operational compliance, and supporting the operations team. Candidates should possess a full PCV licence and good communication skills. A proactive nature and prior experience in a transport management role are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role preferred.
• Full PCV licence required.
• Knowledge of PCV Driver Hours Rules & Regulations.
• Knowledge of PCV Driver Hours Rules & Regulations.
• Strong team player.
• Experience with Distinctive Systems Coach Manager is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle and driver allocations for contracts and private hire bookings.
• Efficient scheduling and proactive management.
• Ensure operational compliance and assist with driver tour packs.
• Perform admin tasks and support to the Operations Team.
• Coverage of the 1 in 5 week 'on-call' rota.

Skills

Strong team player

Good communication skills

Proactive management

Tools

Distinctive Systems Coach Manager

Job description

Commercial & Operations Manager at Wheelers Travel Ltd

Location: Romsey, Southampton

Job type: Full‑time

Shift: Mon – Fri

Holiday: 20 days’ plus 8 bank holidays (after 2 years accrue an additional 2 days holiday, after a further 3 years accrue an additional 3 days holiday)

Experience: 2 years’ experience in a similar role preferred.

Job Description

Based at our depot in Romsey, the successful applicant will be responsible for the vehicle and driver allocations for all contracts and private hire bookings. Previous experience and a full PCV licence is required. A working knowledge of Coach Manger software would be an advantage, but not essential as training can be given.

The successful applicant needs to be pro‑active, ensuring the scheduling is done efficiently, along with good communication skills and an outgoing personality.

The successful applicant will join the Operations Team and assist with daily tasks to ensure the operation remains compliant, as well as assisting with the assembling of driver tour packs and other admin. The applicant will also go onto the 1 in 5 week "on-call" rota to cover out of office emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle and driver allocations for all contracts and private hire bookings.
• Efficient scheduling and proactive management.
• Ensuring operational compliance and assisting with driver tour packs.
• Admin tasks and support to the Operations Team.
• Coverage of the 1 in 5 week "on-call" rota for emergency calls.

Qualifications

• Cat D driving licence.
• Driver CPC.
• Digital Tachograph.
• Knowledge of PCV Driver Hours Rules & Regulations.
• Strong team player.
• Previous experience using Distinctive Systems Coach Manager – desirable.