Transport Planner

SYNETIQ; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to join their team in Doncaster. The role involves planning daily vehicle operations to optimize cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with transport regulations. Candidates should possess strong geographical knowledge and at least one year of relevant experience.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Free onsite parking

Employee benefits including discounts and health services

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in planning or a similar role.
• Knowledge of transport legislation, including drivers' hours and tachographs.
• IT literate with proficiency in planning software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise drivers and vehicles for optimal payloads.
• Ensure compliance with all driver processes and legislative requirements.
• Communicate effectively with drivers about collections and deliveries.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Geographical knowledge

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (grade C or above)

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Location: Doncaster

Salary: Dependent on experience

About The Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our team in Doncaster. You will be responsible for planning and organising drivers and vehicles to ensure optimal payloads for vehicle collection and delivery. Your role will involve scheduling daily operations to maximise cost efficiency while maintaining strict legal compliance in all aspects of the transport operation.

Transport Planning Operations

1. Plan daily vehicle collections based on insurance company instructions.
2. Route collections for designated areas, incorporating deliveries and returns where possible, using company-owned trucks.
3. Organise driver/vehicle schedules for collection and delivery, ensuring cost-effectiveness, full capacity utilisation, and geographic efficiency.
4. Ensure compliance with all driver processes, procedures, and legislative requirements, including EU driving regulations, working time directive, and rest periods.
5. Communicate effectively with drivers regarding their collections, returns, and deliveries.
6. Ensure collections and deliveries adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and that notifications are received for collections.
7. Understand all aspects of the planning department, including specialist and small lorry collections, to provide cover when needed.
8. Maintain daily records of vehicle data, documentation, and instructions for each run.
9. Ensure all necessary documentation is ready for drivers before departure and communicate throughout the day to manage schedules and resolve issues.
10. Manage situations where owners or custodians cannot be contacted, following established procedures.
11. Follow all planning policies and report issues to the line manager.

Person Specification

1. IT literate with proficiency in planning software.
2. Minimum 1 year experience in planning or a similar role.
3. Good communication skills.
4. Strong geographical knowledge of UK road networks.
5. Knowledge of transport legislation, including drivers' hours and tachographs.
6. GCSEs in Maths and English (grade C or above).
7. Attention to detail.
8. Ability to use initiative and work collaboratively.
9. Willingness to review and improve routing applications.

What We Offer

• Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Free onsite parking.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Employee benefits including discounts, health services, and more.
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution.

This role is subject to satisfactory DBS, finance, right to work, and reference checks.

Who Are We

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), part of RB Global, is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. We leverage leading-edge technology to facilitate the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged, and low-value vehicles.

IAA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in accordance with applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants legally entitled to work in the country.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!