Transport Planner

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading FTSE100 company as a Transport Planner at Sunbelt Rentals, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. Responsible for optimizing transport routes and ensuring safe operations across multiple depots. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, a knowledge of the UK road network, and experience in transport planning, aiming to impact operational performance positively through efficient route management and driver communication.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Employee recognition awards

Comprehensive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, managing multiple locations and drivers.
• Strong knowledge of workforce management systems and geographical road knowledge.
• Proactive, resilient attitude with ability to manage pressures.

Responsibilities

• Optimize van/LGV schedules and 3PL usage for route efficiency.
• Meet KPI targets for on-time delivery and vehicle uptime.
• Communicate effectively with drivers to ensure safety and performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Geographical knowledge of UK road network

Adaptability to changing circumstances

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification or working towards

Tools

Paragon

Job Watch

Rotec

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready to join a company that really believes people are the heart of the business and values your contribution? Due to continued expansion and increasing demands, we’re looking for a Transport Planner who will thrive in a busy environment.

Reporting to the Regional Transport Manager, you will be responsible for delivering effective and efficient transport routes across multiple Sunbelt Rentals depots for up to 10 drivers or 8 vehicles. You will play an active role in ensuring the safe operation of our transport activities, maintaining high safety standards for drivers, vehicles, and routes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for route efficiency, leading review processes and ensuring compliance to optimise van/LGV schedules and 3PL usage.
• Deliver operational performance to meet KPI targets, including on-time delivery, vehicle productivity, accident reduction, vehicle uptime, and revenue compliance.
• Proactively reduce missed time-slots and late deliveries.
• Resolve transport issues arising from customer or driver concerns.
• Brief and debrief drivers to ensure clear communication and safety.

This role requires passing a full clean DBS check and providing a 5-year reference history.

What we offer: Joining a successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider, with a leading flexible rewards package, including generous holiday allowance, life assurance, retail discounts, employee recognition awards, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

About You

We will support your training and development to help you succeed. To excel as a Transport Planner, you should have:

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience in transport planning, managing multiple locations, drivers, and vehicles, ideally with a Transport Manager CPC qualification or working towards it.
• Proficiency in transport and workforce management systems such as Paragon, Job Watch, Rotec, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• A personable, proactive, and resilient attitude with a 'can-do' approach.
• An understanding of the impact of costs on transport operations and the ability to react quickly to changing circumstances.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is a leader in equipment rentals across the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, with operations in Europe. We serve various sectors including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. We value our people and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and safety, providing support through initiatives like mental health campaigns, helplines, and wellbeing programs.