Traffic Planner

RXO, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to internal e-learning平台

Smart Hive retail discount platform

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Diverse and Inclusive environment

Community Service Day

Internal Career Growth Programs

Job summary

RXO Derby is seeking a Fleet Planner to manage daily vehicle movements, optimise routes, and ensure compliance with safety and legal standards. You will coordinate with drivers, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain fleet availability and service levels in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Bring 3–5 years in logistics,熟悉 Excel, and experience with fleet planning systems. This role is based at RXO Derby with a focus on UK operations and compliant planning practices.

Qualifications

• Strong decision-making and commercial judgment in time-sensitive environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Familiar with VOSA legislation, including tachograph and working time directive compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure in fast-changing environments.
• Ability to speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using Qargo TMS to optimize LTL and FTL deliveries.
• Understand national road networks, regional traffic patterns, and route constraints.
• Apply UK/EU rules on driver working hours, breaks, and tachograph usage.
• Assign jobs to drivers based on route viability, vehicle type, and driver availability.
• Record issues (e.g. delays, breakdowns, complaints) against jobs when needed.
• Brief drivers on hours, routes, and locations; provide real-time support.
• React quickly to road closures, weather, delays, or staff changes.
• Liaise with subcontractors, agencies, and external partners.
• Report on vehicle/trailer availability, maintenance, and driver schedules.

Skills

Decision making

Excel proficiency

VOSA compliance

Pressure handling

English fluency

Tools

Qargo TMS

Job description

Accelerate your career at RXO

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods seamlessly across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond—creating smarter, more sustainable supply chains for a global economy. The company is globally headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. regionally headquartered in Amsterdam, NL. VisitRXO.com for more information and connect with RXO onFacebook, X,LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Compensation for this role is 30,000-35,000

How You’ll Have An Impact

As a Fleet Planner at RXO Derby, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will independently manage daily planning of vehicle movements using cost-effective strategies and ensure compliance with safety and legal standards. Your efforts will directly contribute to maintaining fleet availability, reducing costs, and supporting high service performance in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Essential Functions

• Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using Qargo TMS to optimize LTL and FTL deliveries
• Understand national road networks, regional traffic patterns, and route constraints.
• Apply UK/EU rules on driver working hours, breaks, and tachograph usage.
• Assign jobs to drivers based on route viability, vehicle type, and driver availability.
• Record issues (e.g. delays, breakdowns, complaints) against jobs when needed.
• Brief drivers on hours, routes, and locations; provide real-time support.
• React quickly to road closures, weather, delays, or staff changes.
• Liaise with subcontractors, agencies, and external partners.
• Report on vehicle/trailer availability, maintenance, and driver schedules.

Skills

Essential Competencies:

Language Requirements

• Strong decision-making and commercial judgment in time-sensitive, peak-demand environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to communicate across all levels of the organization
• Familiar with VOSA legislation, including tachograph and working time directive compliance
• Demonstrated to thrive under pressure in fast-changing, operationally complex environments
• Ability to speak English fluently

Preferred Education & Experience

• 3–5 years in logistics, ideally with experience in fleet or transport planning systems

Please note RXO’s positions are constantly evolving, and job responsibilities will enhance as you grow in your career. This document should be used as a baseline of expectations and may not include all daily responsibilities.

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Why Join Us

Our Benefits

• Free access to internal e-learning platform to grow in your profession and gain new skills
• Comprehensive benefits package (Smart Hive retail discount platform, group life insurance)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with qualified counsellors
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Diverse and Inclusive environment
• Community Service Day
• Internal Career Growth Programs

Our company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We ensure that all recruitment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status.

All candidates will be considered based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

We actively promote equal opportunities and strive to eliminate bias at every stage of the hiring process.

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