Transport Planner

Tarmac; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Transport Planner to manage order fulfilment and optimize delivery scheduling. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy and communication skills and experience with planning systems. This role is essential for ensuring compliance and enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient logistics execution. Join us for a career that offers significant development opportunities and a supportive culture focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers and holidays

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills are crucial.
• Experience with planning tools is necessary.
• Understanding of transport planning processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Input customer orders via phone, email, or digital platforms.
• Plan deliveries based on order and vehicle availability.
• Monitor delivery progress and address issues proactively.

Skills

Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Clear and concise communication skills

Experience with planning tools and systems

Understanding of logistics systems and transport planning processes

Pragmatic and resilient problem-solving

Strong stakeholder management

Excellent customer service

Job description

Transport Planner

Purpose of the Role

This role combines order fulfilment and transport planning responsibilities to ensure accurate order capture, efficient delivery scheduling, and smooth logistics execution. It supports customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and compliance across the supply chain.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Receive and input customer orders via phone, email, or digital platforms.
• Verify order details including product codes, quantities, and delivery instructions.
• Plan and schedule deliveries based on customer orders, vehicle availability, and route efficiency.
• Coordinate with transport planners, hauliers, and drivers to ensure timely and compliant deliveries.
• Monitor delivery progress and proactively address delays or issues.
• Maintain accurate transport and order data in planning systems or ERP platforms.
• Generate reports on order volumes, delivery performance, transport KPIs, and exceptions.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations (e.g., driver hours, vehicle weight limits).
• Handle customer queries professionally and escalate where necessary.
• Support documentation for audits and inspections.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the team as a Fire Warden and First Aider (if required).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Experience with planning tools and systems.
• Understanding of logistics systems and transport planning processes.

Desirable

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of order fulfilment workflows.

Behaviours

• Pragmatic and resilient, with a logical approach to problem-solving.
• Passionate about excellent customer service.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to positively influence and challenge.
• Focus on team development and customer value.

Experience / Education

• Experience managing logistics and planning teams.
• Operational efficiencies and costings.
• Driver management and legal compliance (e.g., O Licence, driver hours).
• Development of internal / external relationships.
• Customer service and positive communication.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note : we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

#Tarmac #TarmacCareers #Transport #Planning#LI-KM1

Tarmac Trading Limited