Site-based Transport Planner | Fleet Optimisation & Planning

SF Partners; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are recruiting a Transport Planner near Stanford le Hope on a permanent basis. Salary is in the region of a mid-£30k with regular site-based hours and occasional weekend cover on a rota.

You will plan the fleet, maximise utilisation, and ensure customer satisfaction while contributing to a culture focused on safety and efficiency. A strong knowledge of tachograph rules and transport planning is essential.

Qualifications

• Full understanding of tachograph, working time and drivers hours regulations.
• Proven transport planning experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders and expectations, negotiating best times to utilise the fleet.
• Utilise vehicles effectively to support and maximise daily revenue targets.
• Provide new work quotations.
• Resource subcontractors ensuring induction and standards are communicated and agreed.
• Negotiate subcontractor rates.
• Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next day/night plan.
• Ensure plans are cost-effective and optimal.
• Update systems accurately and utilise functionality.
• Maintain high customer service levels with all customers.
• Collaborate with other depots across the UK to deliver a one-stop solution.

Skills

Transport planning

Tachograph regulations

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Geographical knowledge

Tools

TOPS

Destin8

VBS Systems

Job description

SF Partners are recruiting a Transport Planner near Stanford le Hope on a permanent basis. Salary is in the region of a mid-£30k with regular site-based hours and occasional weekend cover on a rota.

You will plan the fleet, maximise utilisation, and ensure customer satisfaction while contributing to a culture focused on safety and efficiency. A strong knowledge of tachograph rules and transport planning is essential.