Transport Planner

Pin Point Recruitment; Braintree; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Transport Logistics Planner to support efficient scheduling and vehicle coordination within a growing operations team. The role involves managing logistics for a fleet, ensuring compliance with regulations, and liaising with various teams. A competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance are provided. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking business where your expertise will be valued.

Benefits

Company pension

Life Assurance from day one

Free on-site parking

Company events

Complimentary fresh fruit, breakfast items, and snacks

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in HGV Transport Logistics required.
• Proven knowledge of Drivers Hours legislation and Working Time Directive.
• Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate vehicle and driver resources for efficient service delivery.
• Manage day-to-day scheduling of operations and respond to queries.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations including Drivers’ Hours.

Skills

HGV Transport Logistics

Drivers Hours legislation

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office applications

Multitasking

Job description

£36,400 per annum, rising to £40,000 after successful completion of 6-month probation

Pin Point Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Transport Logistics Planner to join a growing and dynamic operations team in Earls Colne. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient scheduling and coordination of a fleet of vehicles to meet customer service level agreements across commercial and utility sectors.

Transport Logistics Planner Shifts:

Day Shift: 08:00 – 18:00

Mid Shift: 12:00 – 22:00

Night Shift: 20:00 – 08:00

(Some flexibility for remote working)

Company pension

Life Assurance from day one

Free on-site parking

Company events

Complimentary fresh fruit, breakfast items, and snacks

Transport Planner Job Role:

Plan and allocate vehicle and driver resources to support efficient and time-critical service delivery.

Manage day-to-day scheduling of operations and field technicians.

Act as a key point of contact for emergency response requests during Out of Hours periods.

Respond to internal and external queries with professionalism and accuracy.

Generate work instructions for field technicians including equipment, site access and special requirements.

Liaise effectively with Drivers, Operational Teams, and Clients.

Field and manage commercial service delivery enquiries from the Sales team.

Ensure compliance with all regulations including Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive.

Coordinate with the fleet team to manage vehicle maintenance scheduling, MOTs, servicing and defect reporting.

Process ad-hoc tasks such as booking accommodation, arranging travel, and managing service-related admin.

Assist in the preparation of costing reports and ensure all services are recorded and cost-effective.

Manage courier and bottled water doorstep delivery logistics (planned and reactive).

Maintain accurate communication records and handle customer complaints professionally.

Transport Planner Skills Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in HGV Transport Logistics (required)

Proven knowledge of Drivers Hours legislation and Working Time Directive

Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across departments and levels

High attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to multitask, prioritise and work well under pressure

Willingness to work rotational shifts including nights and weekends

Incident management or water utility logistics experience is advantageous, but not essential

Apply now to join a forward-thinking business where your skills and initiative will be genuinely valued and rewarded. Send your CV to [e-mail]