Transport Operations Planner

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday loyalty scheme

Learning and development support

Inclusive culture with employee access

Company Health Care Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package

Sick Pay Scheme

Bike2Work Scheme

Job summary

KPI Recruiting are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Transport Operations Co-ordinator in Warrington. The role offers a £28,500 - £30,633 salary and a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 07:00 - 19:00, in Warrington.

The role involves delivering the daily transport plan, coordinating drivers and routes, monitoring live operations and ensuring service levels are met, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within transport, logistics or distribution.
• Strong understanding of transport operations and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using Transport Management Systems and vehicle tracking platforms.
• Confident using Microsoft Office.
• Proactive, flexible and team-focused approach.
• Strong commitment to safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the daily transport plan, ensuring service levels and operational requirements are met.
• Coordinate drivers, vehicles, routes and workloads effectively.
• Monitor live transport operations and resolve issues in real time.
• Make adjustments to routes, workloads and resources to maintain performance.
• Act as a key contact for drivers, customers and internal teams.
• Support drivers with diversions, breakdowns, delays and access restrictions.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive and Operator Licence requirements.
• Conduct driver briefings and debriefings.
• Complete audits and support incident and accident investigations.
• Maintain accurate updates across transport management and vehicle tracking systems.
• Complete transport documentation, compliance records and operational reports.
• Liaise with warehouse, planning, customer service and operations teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance customer service.
• Support driver training, coaching and the promotion of a positive safety culture.

Skills

Transport operations knowledge

Compliance understanding

Communication skills

Organisational/problem-solving

Decision making under pressure

Attention to detail

TMS/vehicle tracking experience

Microsoft Office

Proactive/team-focused

Safety/customer service focus

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Vehicle tracking platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

KPI Recruiting are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Transport Operations Co-ordinator in Warrington. The role offers a £28,500 - £30,633 salary and a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 07:00 - 19:00, in Warrington.

The role involves delivering the daily transport plan, coordinating drivers and routes, monitoring live operations and ensuring service levels are met, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.