Traffic & Delivery Planner: Fleet Utilization & Compliance

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Volunteer day

Driver awards program

Pension scheme

Healthcare discounts

CPC training

Wellness & GP access

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd is seeking a Traffic Operator to join our team in Droitwich. The role focuses on arranging timely, cost-efficient deliveries and optimising fleet use while complying with Transport Legislation and Health & Safety.

Key duties include planning deliveries, coordinating with drivers and customers, developing backhaul lanes, and ensuring loads meet safety standards. Strong communication and IT skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy Transport office.
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
• Good standard of education.
• IT literate.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Commercial understanding.
• Knowledge of transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan all relevant customer deliveries utilizing the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met.
• Liaise with the Driver regarding delays and possible issues with delivery.
• Liaise with the Customer regarding delays and possible issues with delivery.
• Develop back haul lanes with both Menzies depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilization.
• Source local agency drivers as required (in conjunction with PSL) with clear job briefings.
• Source local sub contractors as required.
• Complete a late load report in line with requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure loads meet safety standards.
• Manage Drivers to ensure start times are adhered to.
• Pre-Brief Drivers to ensure instructions understood.
• De-Brief Drivers with documentation checked.
• Manage WTD Compliance.
• Download Driver cards for analysis.
• Comply with Transport legislation to reduce tachograph infringements.
• Conduct regular meetings including probation reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Agency Driver checklist.
• Communicate routes to liaise with other Menzies Depots.
• Record trailer information on deliveries and stand trailers.
• Administration of run shifts and file/update globally.
• Understand KPI’s for the Department.
• All other transport office duties.

Skills

Team Player

Good communication

Lateral thinker

Under pressure

Prioritisation

Relationship building

Problem solving

People management

Self starter

Tools

IT literacy

Transport software

Tachograph systems

Job description

Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd is seeking a Traffic Operator to join our team in Droitwich. The role focuses on arranging timely, cost-efficient deliveries and optimising fleet use while complying with Transport Legislation and Health & Safety.

Key duties include planning deliveries, coordinating with drivers and customers, developing backhaul lanes, and ensuring loads meet safety standards. Strong communication and IT skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.