Strategic Transport Allocator & Planner

STARK Building Materials UK; Launceston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday per year

Staff discount

Life Assurance

Pension/Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Jewson is seeking a Transport Allocator to join our Launceston branch. You will plan deliveries, maximise vehicle capacity and ensure compliance with transport legislation while supporting continuous improvement across operations.

This full-time role offers a structured environment, opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including staff discounts, life assurance and 34 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, logistics coordination or fleet scheduling is desirable.
• Understanding of transport legislation and Operator Licence requirements is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and plan customer deliveries to ensure delivery commitments and service levels are achieved.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and delivery capacity while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Work closely with branches to understand customer requirements and manage changing priorities.
• Proactively identify and resolve delivery issues before they impact customers.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, branch teams and transport colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Produce efficient daily delivery schedules and vehicle allocations.
• Plan branch transfers, stock movements and inter-branch deliveries in the most cost-effective manner.
• Assist with analysis of failed, delayed or compromised deliveries and identify corrective actions.
• Ensure transport operations are conducted in accordance with Operator Licence requirements and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate information across all transport systems, databases and reporting tools.
• Monitor and promote effective use of Delivery Management Systems and transport processes.
• Escalate compliance, vehicle or driver concerns appropriately.
• Support the business in maintaining high standards of safety, wellbeing and environmental performance.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Fleet scheduling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Job description

Jewson is seeking a Transport Allocator to join our Launceston branch. You will plan deliveries, maximise vehicle capacity and ensure compliance with transport legislation while supporting continuous improvement across operations.

This full-time role offers a structured environment, opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including staff discounts, life assurance and 34 days holiday.