Transport Planner

Nationwide Platforms; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of powered access equipment in the UK is seeking an experienced Transport Planner. This role involves planning deliveries and collections, maximising driver efficiency, and ensuring compliance with transport legislation. Ideal candidates will have logistics experience, strong communication skills, and a good grasp of UK road networks. Competitive salary starting from £35,000 along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Life Assurance

Lifestyle Benefits discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning, preferably in Logistics.
• Strong understanding of UK road networks.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan the delivery of new hire orders to meet customer delivery times.
• Maximise driver productivity while ensuring efficiency.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and inspections are adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with Road Transport legislation.

Skills

Logistics/transport planning experience

Understanding of logistics routing

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of transport planning software

Job description

Transport Planner – Overview

We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join Nationwide Platforms, the UK market leader in powered access. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately planning the delivery and collection of our equipment for our depots within the region. We can be flexible on location, and are open to applicants at either our Swansea or Bristol depot. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our business, so we need someone who has proven experience of transport planning, excellent organisational skills and is great at dealing with people.

In return, you will receive a starting salary from GBP35,000 (dependent on experience), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, Auto enrolment pension scheme, Life Assurance and Lifestyle Benefits discount on selected high street stores.

Responsibilities

• Planning the delivery of new hire orders to meet agreed customer delivery times, and ensuring that off-hired equipment is collected within the timescale prescribed.
• Planning the activity of drivers, while maximising efficiency and ensuring high levels of productivity.
• Working with the Transport Manager, ensuring that all vehicles are maintained and inspected to the schedules set by fleet management.
• Ensuring that drivers comply with all relevant Road Transport legislation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous logistics/transport planning experience - Powered Access experience desired.
• Good understanding of logistics routing and UK road networks.
• A strong communicator, with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise.
• Good knowledge of computer systems transport planning software.

Company

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.

Safety

At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON , a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry control and monitoring system.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment.