Transport Planner

Aspion; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspion is seeking an experienced Transport Planner/Night Supervisor to join its night operation in Lutterworth. The role involves coordinating overnight trunking across the network, ensuring schedules are met and service levels maintained, and managing drivers in real time on night shifts.

4 on 4 off, 7pm–7am nights, with a salary of £33,000–£35,000 plus overtime. The ideal candidate will have UK trunking knowledge, fleet planning experience, and strong communication skills to support a busy

Qualifications

• Experience as Transport Planner/Night Planner or similar.
• Experience in trunking, distribution, parcel, pallet or network transport operations." highly advantageous"
• Strong understanding of UK trunking and depot-to-depot movements.
• Experience planning and managing a fleet in time-critical transport environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK road networks.
• Strong knowledge of tachograph legislation, drivers' hours and WTD.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the overnight trunking network; allocate vehicles to trunk runs.
• Monitor trunk departures/arrivals; ensure schedules and service levels.
• Replan in real-time when vehicles are delayed or priorities change.
• Maintain regular communication with drivers; provide instructions and support.
• Monitor vehicle/driver movements; address delays proactively.
• Manage driver hours in line with WTD and tachograph rules.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation; ensure fleet capacity is used effectively.
• Coordinate trailer/vehicle movements between depots and network locations.
• Liaise with depots and customer service to ensure smooth flow.
• Investigate and resolve issues quickly; escalate significant problems.

Skills

Night planning

UK trunking

Driver management

Time-critical decisions

Communication with drivers

Vehicle tracking systems

Tools

Vehicle tracking systems

Job description

Transport Planner

Lutterworth

GBP33,000 - GBP35,000 + OT

4 on 4 off, 7pm 7am (nights)

An established and fast-paced transport operation is seeking an experienced Transport Planner / Night Supervisor to join its night operation in Lutterworth.

Working within a busy UK trunking network, the successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating the overnight movement of vehicles and trailers between depots and network locations, ensuring trunking schedules are maintained and service levels are consistently achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional who understands the pressures of a time-critical night trunking operation, is confident managing drivers and vehicles in real time, and can make quick, effective decisions when operational issues arise.

You will work as part of a supportive night team alongside another Planner, an Operations Manager and Customer Service support, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the overnight network.

The Candidate;

• Previous experience working as a Transport Planner, Night Planner, Transport Supervisor or similar
• Experience within trunking, distribution, parcel, pallet or network transport operations is highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of UK trunking and depot-to-depot transport movements
• Experience planning and managing a fleet within a time-critical transport environment
• Excellent geographical knowledge of UK road networks
• Strong understanding of tachograph legislation, drivers' hours and Working Time Directive
• Confident using transport planning, vehicle tracking and operational systems
• Ability to monitor multiple vehicle movements and priorities simultaneously
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills with drivers, depots, customers and operational teams
• Proactive and operationally minded, with the ability to react quickly to unexpected issues
• Comfortable working independently during night operations
• Previous experience within a trunking or network environment is highly advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Planning and coordinating the overnight trunking network, ensuring vehicles are correctly allocated to scheduled trunk runs
• Monitoring trunk departures and arrivals across the network to ensure schedules and service levels are maintained
• Managing and replanning the operation in real time when vehicles are delayed, unavailable or operational priorities change
• Maintaining regular communication with drivers throughout the shift, providing instructions, updates and operational support
• Monitoring vehicle and driver movements across the network and proactively addressing potential delays
• Managing driver hours and workloads in line with WTD, tachograph and drivers' hours legislation
• Maximising vehicle utilisation and ensuring available fleet capacity is used effectively
• Coordinating trailer and vehicle movements between depots and network locations
• Liaising with other depots, operational teams and customer service to ensure smooth network flow
• Investigating and resolving operational issues quickly, escalating significant issues where required
• Ensuring drivers are fully briefed and have the correct information before commencing their trunk runs
• Maintaining accurate planning and operational records throughout the shift
• Supporting the wider transport operation to deliver excellent service levels and minimise operational costs

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