Senior General Haulage Planner

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday loyalty scheme

Inclusive culture

Company Health Care Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package

Job summary

GBA Logistics is seeking a Senior Haulage Planner to manage daily transport operations. This position requires overseeing a team of Transport Planners, optimizing routes, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in senior planning, strong leadership skills, and comprehensive knowledge of the UK road network. The role is based in Scunthorpe, offering a permanent full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior transport planning or haulage planning role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of UK road networks and transport regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily planning of haulage operations across the fleet.
• Supervise and support a team of Transport Planners providing guidance and training.
• Allocate loads and optimise routes to maximise efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor fleet performance, KPIs, and service levels.
• Ensure full compliance with UK driver hours and legal requirements.
• Serve as the escalation point for operational issues.
• Liaise with key customers and suppliers to maintain service standards.
• Analyse transport data for cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee vehicle utilisation and route optimisation.
• Assist management with planning strategy, budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Transport planning

Team management

UK road knowledge

Organizational skills

Decision making

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Fleet tracking systems

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Samsara

Orbcomm

Job description

Location: On site / Scunthorpe, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Supply Chain | Logistics
AnnualFixed salary:£ 40000.00

Are you ready to help shape the future of logistics, and be a part of company that values collaboration, innovation and growth.if so, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As our new Senior Haulage Planner, you’ll be responsible for leading the daily transport operations. This role involves managing complex logistics planning, supervising a team of Transport Planners ensuring efficient, compliant and cost-effective fleet utilisation. This role will play a key role in improving operational performance and supporting strategic transport objectives.

What We Offer

• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups
• Company Health Care Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package

Key Responsibilities for Senior General Haulage Planner

• Lead and coordinate daily planning of haulage operations across the fleet.
• Supervise and support a team of Transport Planners providing guidance and training.
• Allocate loads and optimise routes to maximise efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor fleet performance, KPIs, and service levels, implementing improvements where needed.
• Ensure full compliance with UK driver hours, tachograph regulations, and legal requirements.
• Act as the main escalation point for operational issues, including delays, breakdowns and service disruptions.
• Liaise with key customers, suppliers, and internal departments to maintain high service standards.
• Analyse transport data to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee vehicle utilisation, backloading, and route optimisation strategies.
• Assist senior management with planning strategy, budgeting and forecasting.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience in a senior transport planning or haulage planning role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of UK road networks and transport regulations.
• Advanced organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with fleet tracking and logistics platforms.
• Experience managing large or multi-site transport operations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in performance reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Samsara or Orbcomm.

GBA Logistics is a trusted provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, delivering reliable freight, warehousing, and distribution services across multiple industries and countries. Backed by smart technology and a skilled team, we prioritise speed, transparency, and customer satisfaction—every step of the way. We’re committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and creating an inclusive workplace where people thrive.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our people have made us the success that we are today and are the key to our continued growth moving forwards. We recognise the unique and valuable contributions that arise from a diverse and inclusive workforce built up from people with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and skillsets, that when combined together, help our business to thrive.

Our recruitment process is fair and equitable to ensure that all candidates are duly considered and supported. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our Recruitment Team via [e-mail]

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. However, if you would like feedback on your application, feel free to reach out to us directly.