Senior Transport Planner — Operations Leader

TIME Appointments Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Appointments are looking for an experienced Senior Transport Operator to join their established team in Southampton. You will be at the heart of a busy operation, coordinating drivers and vehicles, managing schedules, and ensuring goods move smoothly from dispatch to delivery.

You’ll communicate with drivers, customers and suppliers, monitor deliveries, resolve delays, maintain transport records, and support driver management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport planning, coordination or operator role.
• Knowledge of transport operations and logistics.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Good IT skills and experience with transport or logistics software.
• Excellent communication with drivers, customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the day-to-day transport operation.
• Planning and scheduling vehicle and driver movements.
• Communicating with drivers, customers and internal teams.
• Monitoring deliveries and resolving delays.
• Ensuring transport activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Supporting driver management and day-to-day queries.
• Maintaining transport records and documentation.
• Monitoring vehicle availability and operational requirements.
• Working with the team to maximise efficiency.
• Identifying and implementing improvements across the transport operation.
• Providing support and guidance to the wider transport team.

Skills

Transport planning

Coordination

Operator role

Logistics knowledge

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Driver/customer liaison

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Time Appointments are looking for an experienced Senior Transport Operator to join their established team in Southampton. You will be at the heart of a busy operation, coordinating drivers and vehicles, managing schedules, and ensuring goods move smoothly from dispatch to delivery.

You’ll communicate with drivers, customers and suppliers, monitor deliveries, resolve delays, maintain transport records, and support driver management.