Transport Planner

Stobart; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transport company as a Transport Planner, where you'll create effective transport plans while ensuring compliance with legal responsibilities. You'll manage resources effectively, achieving performance targets in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 28 days of annual leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme with contributions

Life assurance

Wellness programs

Eye care vouchers

Employee recognition

Discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy essential.
• Ability to prioritize workload under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan drivers through advanced transport software.
• Control resources ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Achieve key performance targets for fleet safety and efficiency.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive decision-making

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

As a Transport Planner, you will play a central role in creating effective transport plans for our customers within the wider Stobart network, while ensuring compliance with legal responsibilities.

Shift: Sunday to Thursday nights, 20:00-06:00

Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum (DOE)

Key Duties of a Transport Planner:

• Manage and plan drivers effectively through ongoing communication and using our advanced transport software.
• Control and plan resources (vehicles, drivers, trailers), ensuring adherence to legal requirements such as the Working Time Directive and EU drivers’ hours regulations.
• Complete daily plans in real-time, managing resources efficiently to maximize utilization and minimize costs.
• Keep internal tracking systems organized and up-to-date to high standards.
• Utilize in-house planning tools to manage workload and monitor efficiency.
• Achieve key performance targets related to fleet safety and efficiency, including utilization and costing.
• Communicate regularly with customer service teams and drivers to meet and maintain KPI targets.

Qualifications:

• Previous transport planning experience with good geographical knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good communication skills for delivering accurate information.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CPC qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive decision-making skills.

Additional Information:

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse organization that supports employee development and recognizes success. Our benefits include 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), a pension scheme with contributions, life assurance, wellness programs, eye care vouchers, employee recognition, and discounts at various retailers.

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!