Transport & Logistics Planner | Driver & Route Optimizer

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Trafford; On-site; GBP 28,043 - 34,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time For You: 28 days holiday incl. BH

Volunteer day pay

Value Awards Driver of the Year with 3

Pension scheme

Healthcare discounts

CPC Training leave

24/7 wellbeing support

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions is seeking a Transport Co-ordinator to join the busy Carrington team. You will plan customer deliveries, liaise with drivers and customers, and source agency drivers while ensuring loads meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires working 05:30–15:00, Mon–Fri, with 45 hours per week and 1.5x overtime after 45 hours. The position emphasizes efficient resource use and KPI-driven performance within a supportive team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan all relevant customer deliveries utilizing the software at site to ensure delivery windows are met.
• Liaise with the Driver for delays and issues with delivery.
• Liaise with the Customer regarding delays and issues with delivery.
• Source local agency drivers as required with a clear brief.
• Answer and respond to all incoming calls promptly and politely.
• Source local subcontractors as required.
• Monitor and chase documentation to support transport operations.
• Complete a load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure loads meet safety standards.
• Manage Drivers ensuring start times are adhered to.
• Absence management, investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Pre-Brief Drivers to ensure instructions understood.
• De-Brief Drivers on return and ensure documentation is complete.
• Manage WTD compliance.
• Download Driver cards for analysis.
• Comply with transport legislation and tachograph targets.
• Conduct meetings including probation and return to work interviews.
• Ensure Agency Driver checklist compliance.
• Communicate routes with other Menzies Depots.
• Administration of run shifts (file/update globally).
• Understand KPI’s for Department.
• All other transport office duties.
• Maintain a safe working environment per H&S policy.

Skills

Team Player

Good communication

Lateral thinker

Works well under pressure

Flexibility

Prioritization

People management

Self starter

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Menzies Distribution Solutions is seeking a Transport Co-ordinator to join the busy Carrington team. You will plan customer deliveries, liaise with drivers and customers, and source agency drivers while ensuring loads meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires working 05:30–15:00, Mon–Fri, with 45 hours per week and 1.5x overtime after 45 hours. The position emphasizes efficient resource use and KPI-driven performance within a supportive team.