Transport Allocator & Fleet Optimisation Specialist

Jewson; Launceston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Life Assurance

Pension plan

Reward Gateway discounts

Cycle to Work

Benenden Healthcare

Job summary

Jewson is hiring a Transport Allocator in Launceston. You will allocate deliveries, maximise fleet capacity, and ensure compliance with transport legislation while supporting continuous improvement in transport operations.

The role offers a competitive salary, staff discounts, life assurance, and 34 days holiday. The position is full time with standard weekday hours and occasional Saturday shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and logistics coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and plan customer deliveries to meet commitments.
• Maximise fleet utilisation while maintaining efficiency.
• Collaborate with branches to understand requirements and priorities.
• Identify and resolve delivery issues before they impact customers.
• Communicate with drivers and branch teams for smooth daily operations.
• Create efficient daily delivery schedules and vehicle allocations.
• Plan transfers and inter-branch deliveries cost-effectively.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics coordination

Fleet scheduling

Microsoft Office

Transport Management System

Tools

Transport Management System

Job description

Jewson is hiring a Transport Allocator in Launceston. You will allocate deliveries, maximise fleet capacity, and ensure compliance with transport legislation while supporting continuous improvement in transport operations.

The role offers a competitive salary, staff discounts, life assurance, and 34 days holiday. The position is full time with standard weekday hours and occasional Saturday shifts.