Transport Planner

Toppesfield; Claydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Training & development

Performance bonus

Employee referral

EAP

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Company socials

Job summary

Toppesfield is seeking a Transport Planner to support our Operations team by proactively managing daily route planning for our transport fleet. You will coordinate movement of plant equipment to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and safe transportation.

Ideal candidates will have strong MS Office skills, organisational ability, and a proactive, analytical mindset. The role includes an on-call rota from 18:00-23:00 on a rotating basis and opportunities for development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email).
• Good organisational skills; able to plan, prioritise and meet 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

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

Skills

MS Office

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Analytical approach

Proactive problem solving

Administration skills

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

Excel

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?

• 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

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