Transport Planner

IGB Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarmac, a CRH company, is seeking a proactive Transport Planner to join our busy Bawtry operational hub to manage the daily route scheduling and dispatch for our heavy commercial fleet.

This fast-paced role sits at the intersection of order fulfillment, fleet management, and customer service, delivering aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and packaged building products safely and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of proven experience in a transport planning/traffic coordination role.
• Experience with heavy haulage or building materials logistics is highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of UK HGV compliance, tachograph rules, and vehicle weight capacities.
• Strong local and national UK geographical knowledge to plan routes for heavy vehicle assets.
• Hands-on experience with Transport Management Systems (TMS), dispatch software, or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent communication skills to direct drivers and manage haulier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Route Planning: Daily routing and scheduling across the heavy commercial fleet.
• Payload & Fleet Optimisation: Maximize vehicle utilisation and minimise empty miles.
• Driver & Haulier Allocation: Coordinate daily activities and start times for drivers and hauliers.
• Real-Time Tracking & Live Support: Monitor deliveries and respond to disruptions.
• Compliance Management: Ensure routes comply with UK Drivers' Hours rules and FORS/site safety standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain daily contact with quarry managers and regional sales teams.

Skills

Transport planning

Scheduling

UK driving regs

Communication

IT skills

Tools

TMS software

Dispatch software

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire (SK17 8TG)

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company & Role

Tarmac, a CRH company, is the UK's leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, providing innovative products that shape the UK's infrastructure, highways, and built environment. We are seeking a proactive Transport Planner to join our busy Bawtry operational hub to manage the daily route scheduling and dispatch for our heavy commercial fleet. Sitting at the intersection of order fulfillment, fleet management, and customer service, this is a fast-paced role focused on delivering aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and packaged building products safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Hours & Shift Pattern

• Standard Shift: Day Shift (Typically 08:00 to 17:00 daily)
• Working Week: Monday to Friday (5 days working, 2 days off with weekends off)

Key Responsibilities

• Route Planning: Daily routing and scheduling across our heavy commercial fleet (including 8-wheel rigid tippers, 44t artics, ready-mix concrete mixers, powder tankers, and crane trucks).
• Payload & Fleet Optimisation: Maximize vehicle utilization, minimise empty miles, and ensure correct vehicle allocation based on site access constraints and material discharge needs.
• Driver & Haulier Allocation: Coordinate daily activities and start times for internal drivers and sub-contracted hauliers to maintain smooth operational execution.
• Real-Time Tracking & Live Support: Monitor live deliveries using transport management systems (TMS), react swiftly to operational disruptions (e.g., traffic delays, plant downtime), and keep customers updated.
• Compliance Management: Ensure all scheduled routes comply with UK Drivers' Hours rules, Working Time Directives, gross vehicle weight limits, and FORS/site safety standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, daily communication with quarry managers, plant superintendents, weighbridge operators, and regional sales teams.
• Problem Solving: Proactively resolve site access challenges, route deviations, and delivery window changes in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Experience & Skills Required

• Transport Office Background: Minimum 2+ years of proven experience working as a planner, traffic controller, or logistics coordinator in a fast-paced transport environment is essential.
• Sector & Fleet Knowledge: Prior experience or familiarity with heavy haulage, aggregate tippers, concrete mixers, bulk powders, or building materials is highly preferred.
• Compliance Literacy: Solid working knowledge of UK HGV compliance, driver regulations, tachograph rules, and vehicle weight capacities.
• Geographical Awareness: Strong local and national UK geographical knowledge to safely and efficiently plan routes for heavy vehicle assets.
• Systems & IT Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with Transport Management Systems (TMS), dispatch software, or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP), alongside Microsoft Office.
• Communication & Resilience: Excellent communication skills with the confidence to direct drivers, manage haulier relationships, and resolve customer issues calmly under pressure