Route Optimisation Specialist - Transport Planner

Vital Healthcare; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing support

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Certas Energy is seeking a Router to join our Operations team. You will plan and optimise daily delivery routes across a regional network, coordinating with depots, drivers and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective deliveries.

You will monitor performance, maintain routing data and support service excellence across the UK. The role emphasizes strong organisation, clear communication and meticulous data handling, with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Proactive, solution-focused problem solving
• High levels of self-motivation and resilience
• Strong IT skills using operational systems
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in transport, logistics or routing operations advantageous

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily delivery routes for rigid and articulated vehicles
• Work with depot teams to maximise delivery efficiency and minimise transport costs
• Manage delivery volumes while complying with operational and customer requirements
• Reconcile daily deliveries against plan and identify improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate driver, vehicle and routing data in company systems
• Monitor driver availability, vehicle utilisation and operational performance
• Liaise with depots, drivers and customers to resolve delivery issues
• Support transport KPI achievement through effective route planning and coordination
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards are followed
• Complete administration accurately within agreed timescales
• Provide regional operational support and cover when required

Job description

Certas Energy is seeking a Router to join our Operations team. You will plan and optimise daily delivery routes across a regional network, coordinating with depots, drivers and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective deliveries.

You will monitor performance, maintain routing data and support service excellence across the UK. The role emphasizes strong organisation, clear communication and meticulous data handling, with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and