Transport Planner

TLP recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Planner to manage day-to-day operations of the transport team. This position involves coordinating with various departments for efficient order fulfilment and overseeing compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport management, strong knowledge of UK transport laws, and proficiency in relevant software. Pay rate is £32,500 with working hours from 11 am to 9 pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport supervisory role or similar.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport laws and compliance standards.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the transport team.
• Supervise and support drivers while ensuring compliance.
• Conduct safety audits and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Transport management

Route planning

Team supervision

Health & safety compliance

Education

CPC in Transport Management

Tools

Podfather

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TLP Recruitment is looking for a Transport Planner. You will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of the transport team. This role requires close coordination with various departments, including Warehouse and Sales, to ensure accurate order fulfilment and customer satisfaction. The Transport Supervisor will also manage driver schedules, vehicle maintenance, and ensure compliance with all transport regulations.

This role will be working 11 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• Plan and optimise delivery routes and driver schedules using Podfather for efficiency and cost control. Oversee daily transport operations to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Supervise and support the team of drivers, providing guidance and addressing any performance issues. Deliver regular training on company policies, health & safety, and transport regulations.
• Ensure that all drivers and vehicles comply with relevant laws and regulations, including DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) standards, Health & Safety protocols, and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits and vehicle inspections, and maintain accurate records for compliance, including driver hours, vehicle maintenance, Telematics reporting and incident reporting.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including suppliers and maintenance service providers.
• Support inventory accuracy by overseeing proper loading and unloading of products.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery times, reduce costs, and increase overall operational efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Valid CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) in Transport Management (desired but not essential).
• Proven experience in a transport supervisory role or similar, ideally within distribution or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Proficient in transport management systems, route planning software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or shift patterns as necessary.

Pay Rates: salary £32,500.

If this role is of interest, please reach out to Daniel Oxley in the Maidstone branch on 01622 769690.

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