Senior Transport Planner

Bis Henderson; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm based in Spalding is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to lead their planning operations. This role requires strong knowledge of UK road transport regulations and excellent communication skills. You will oversee efficient delivery processes and support compliance audits. This position offers ongoing training and development opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a planning role within a fast-paced transport operation.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.
• Transport Manager CPC is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transport planning operation for efficient deliveries.
• Allocate resources and organise schedules to meet service levels.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours and Working Time regulations.
• Focus on operational improvements and fleet performance.
• Support the Transport Manager with compliance and audits.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Knowledge of UK road transport regulations

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Transport management systems

Job description

Overview

Location: Spalding
Salary: 38,000 - 42,000

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to lead the planning operations within a growing logistics business based in Spalding.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take ownership of a planning function and make an impact within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be personable, have strong technical knowledge and high attention to detail in order to deliver a first-class service to customers. Ongoing training and development opportunities are also on offer.

This role is working Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transport planning operation to ensure timely, efficient and cost-effective deliveries.
• Allocate resources, organise schedules and ensure that robust planning is in place to meet service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance to legislative requirements including Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Ongoing focus on continuous improvement and constantly strive to improve operational efficiencies and fleet performance.
• Support the Transport Manager with compliance, audits and reporting.

Experience

• Previous experience in a planning role within a fast-paced transport operation.
• Strong knowledge of UK road transport regulations.
• Good IT skills including use of Excel and transport management systems.
• Strong communication skills, able to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Transport Manager CPC (desirable but not essential).

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