Transport Planner

First Call Contract Services; Guildford; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Sunbury is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to oversee the efficient delivery operation. The ideal candidate will manage daily vehicle routes, ensure compliance with transport legislation, and conduct driver debriefs. You will need strong communication skills and experience in transport planning. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £36,590. Flexibility for covering holidays and absences is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and operations.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with customers and depots.
• Understanding of transport legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily vehicle routes for collections and deliveries.
• Manage drivers and conduct debriefs.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation.

Job description

Job Description

Transport Planner - Sunbury

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Transport Planner to join a busy and fast-paced pallet delivery operation based in Sunbury.

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 10:00-19:00
Salary: £36,590
Flexibility required to cover holidays, absences, and earlier starts when needed.

The role: Reporting to the Team Manager, you will be responsible for planning and delivering efficient, compliant, and cost-effective transport operations. This includes daily route planning for collections and deliveries, managing drivers, liaising with customers and depots, and ensuring service levels and performance standards are consistently met. You will also support fleet management, driver debriefs, compliance with Working Time Directive and O-Licence requirements, and maintain strong health & safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning daily vehicle routes for collections and deliveries
• Day-to-day driver management and debriefs
• Liaising with customers, depots, and subcontractors
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation and internal procedures
• Supporting fleet, driver training, and in-cab technology
• Providing out-of-hours support when required

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