Transport Planner

Toppesfield Limited; Claydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave up to 25 days +

Job summary

Toppesfield Limited is seeking a Transport Planner to support the Operations team with daily route planning and fleet utilisation. You will coordinate plant movement, optimise Low Loader and Sprayer logistics, and work with external suppliers to ensure cost-effective, compliant transport.

Your role includes planning HGV movements within legal hours, reporting on transport activity, and contributing to continuous improvement while maintaining strong communication across sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Analytical approach to identify improvements and propose practical solutions.
• Able to act on initiative and proactively address transport challenges.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage daily route planning for transport fleet to maximise utilisation.
• Coordinate and optimise movement of plant equipment, Low Loaders and Sprayers.
• Schedule store runs to refuel equipment and work with external transport suppliers.
• Plan HGV movements in line with drivers hours and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain haulage register for externally sourced transport services.
• Prepare reports related to transportation planning and provide admin support.
• Participate in Out of Hours rota (18:00–23:00 on a rota basis).

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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., 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

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

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.

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