Transport Planner

Toppesfield Limited; Claydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Training opportunities

EAP: Employee Assistance Programme

Performance bonus

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Toppesfield is seeking a capable Transport Planner to join our operations team. You will manage daily route planning for our transport fleet, optimise plant movement, and work with external suppliers to secure coverage at the best rates. Responsibilities include reporting and system updates across fleet records.

The role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and opportunities for development, with on-call rota participation as part of the job requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email).
• Strong organisational ability; plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Continuous improvement mindset; identify and implement new ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Plan, route, and coordinate transport for Low Loaders and Sprayers to maximise efficiency.
• Coordinate daily store runs to refuel equipment at sites.
• Liaise with external transport suppliers to ensure coverage and best rates.
• Ensure compliance with drivers hours and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain haulage records and update fleet/plant systems with accuracy.

Skills

MS Office

Organisational skills

Deadline driven

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Planning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook / Email

Job description

About Toppesfield

Toppesfield isn’t just about asphalt surfacing; it’s about our ToppTeam. Over the last two decades, we have grown into one of the UK’s leading surfacing contractors, working with customers across a wide range of sectors to improve infrastructure, enhance safety, and create lasting value for communities.

As we’ve grown, so has our ambition. Through continuous improvement and a desire to do things differently we’ve expanded our reach across the UK, creating over 350 employment opportunities, establishing a network of depots nationwide and delivering projects across a wide range of sectors.

But our success isn't just about numbers; it's about our incredible team and our shared commitment to excellence.

If you're looking to be part of a company that values its people, promotes collaboration, and sets the industry standard, Toppesfield is your destination. Come be a part of our success story.

Role Description

As a Transport Planner, you will support the Operations team by proactively managing the daily route planning of our transport fleet, ensuring maximum utilisation. You'll be responsible for coordinating and optimising the movement of plant equipment to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and safe transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, routing, and logistics of Low Loaders and Sprayers to optimise efficiency.
• Proactively manage and address any necessary changes based on demand.
• Ensure the transport plan is effectively communicated to all relevant parties.
• Schedule and coordinate daily store runs to refuel equipment at Toppesfield sites.
• Work with external transport suppliers to secure adequate coverage at the best possible rates.
• Plan HGV movements in accordance with legal drivers hours and maintenance schedules.
• Identify operational challenges, potential risks, and opportunities to enhance transport efficiency.
• Maintain the haulage register for all externally sourced transport services.
• Handle phone and email inquiries promptly and efficiently
• Continuously seek improvements to enhance transport operations.
• Update internal systems with fleet and plant records.
• Prepare reports related to transportation planning.
• Provide general administrative support for the Transport department.
• Participate in the ‘Out of Hours’ rota, which requires being on call from 18:00-23:00 on a rota basis

Ideal candidates will have

• Excellent Microsoft Office computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail)
• Good organisational skills. Able to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines, and the ability to deal with pressure in a professional manner
• Continuous Improvement - Identify and create new and innovative ways of doing business and drive improvements.
• A diligent, conscientious, analytical approach
• Able to act on initiative, identify opportunities & proactive in putting forward ideas & solutions
• High standard of administration skills
• Plans and organises systematically yet flexibly to achieve objectives
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Why join Toppesfield?

We’re proud to be a people first business, and in addition to a competitive salary, we’re pleased to offer:

• Generous annual leave: Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, annual leave buy and sell scheme, and years’ service entitlement increase
• Family focused policies: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Training and development opportunities: for continued career development
• People first initiatives: cycle to work scheme, birthday bonus, discount portal, saving scheme, life assurance and company social events
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP): access to support services for personal and professional wellbeing
• Performance bonus: eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral scheme: earn rewards for referring new team members
• Employee volunteering programme: opportunities to give back to the communities we work in
• Supportive culture: a collaborative working environment with opportunities for progression
• Learning and Development: Continuous growth opportunities and training.

To find out more about our company please visit our website www.toppesfield.com or contact the Careers Team [e-mail]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent | Salary: Competitive

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