Senior Transport Planner - Tanker Logistics Lead

Schenk Tanktransport; Eastham Village; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Job summary

Schenk UK is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join the Planning team at the Eastham site. You will lead the planning of driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery schedules and deliver cost-effective logistics solutions across the UK.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced planning skills, and knowledge of tanker operations, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement. The package includes up to £45,000 salary, pension, holidays, cycle to work, tech scheme,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior planning role within transport/logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and tanker operations.
• Understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate planning of driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery and collection schedules.
• Oversee daily transport plans, ensuring accuracy and timely communication to drivers and customers.
• Optimise route planning and resource utilisation using Transport Management Systems (e.g., Microlise) and MS Excel.
• Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, mileage efficiency, and vehicle utilisation, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with WTD, drivers’ hours legislation, and all statutory requirements.
• Act as a key point of escalation for operational issues, providing solutions quickly and effectively.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, drivers, and customers to ensure service excellence.
• Support and mentor junior planners, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate reporting of incidents, defects, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives and process improvements within the transport function.

Skills

Senior planning

UK geography

Transport legislation

Problem solving

Excel

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Microlise

Tools

Microlise

MS Office

Job description

Schenk UK is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join the Planning team at the Eastham site. You will lead the planning of driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery schedules and deliver cost-effective logistics solutions across the UK.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced planning skills, and knowledge of tanker operations, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement. The package includes up to £45,000 salary, pension, holidays, cycle to work, tech scheme,