Transport Planner

Office Angels; Grays; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An employment agency is seeking a proactive Transport Planner for a growing transport department in Grays. In this hands-on role, you'll manage daily logistics and driver coordination, ensuring smooth operation while adhering to compliance standards. Ideal candidates will possess experience in transport planning and strong organizational abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Annual bonus

Pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics coordination.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Allocate daily workloads and plan transport transactions.
• Monitor and reconcile transfer station loads.
• Manage broker charges for additional services.
• Ensure compliance with KPIs for major contracts.
• Attend driver meetings and support training initiatives.

Skills

Transportation planning experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Familiarity with transport management systems

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: Grays, Essex

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday | 6:00am - 5:00pm

Benefits: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, annual bonus, pension, on-site parking

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Planner to join a busy and growing transport department for our client based in Grays. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for the smooth coordination of daily logistics, driver management, and operational planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Allocate daily workloads and plan transport transactions


• Monitor and reconcile transfer station loads


• Ensure compliance with KPIs for major contracts


• Manage broker charges for WJs and additional services


• Debrief drivers and maintain emergency route backups


• Maintain operational spreadsheets


• Attend driver meetings and support training initiatives


• Action compliance database tasks and outstanding vehicle defects


• Ensure vehicle coverage during absences or breakdowns


• Book disposal sites and internal haulage loads


• Monitor driver performance and working hours


• Manage driver absences and recruitment


• Promote awareness of FORS accreditation


• Handle re-routing, round sequencing, and bank holiday replanning


• Raise driver paperwork and arrange hire vehicles for MOTs/breakdowns


• Challenge PCNs and complete accident/incident forms


• Oversee tyre management and address driver complaints


• Respond to early morning/out-of-hours driver queries


• Ensure all new drivers are trained to company standards

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in transport planning or logistics coordination


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure


• Familiarity with transport management systems and tracking tools

Interested in joining a fast-paced, rewarding environment?
Apply today and help drive operational excellence in a vital sector.

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