Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting career opportunity awaits as a Transport Planner in Willenhall! This role involves planning and scheduling HGV driver shifts, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and building strong relationships with drivers. You'll be at the heart of operations, proactively resolving issues and ensuring smooth communication between drivers and customers. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional development and offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a supportive work environment. If you're looking to grow your career in logistics, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Death In Service Benefit

Company Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday Entitlement

Birthday Month Day Off

Employee Engagement Initiatives

Ongoing Training and Mentoring

Regular Performance Reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of legal requirements in the driving sector.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule HGV driver shifts for optimal coverage.
• Monitor driver availability and compliance with legal regulations.
• Act as a liaison between drivers and customers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Legal Knowledge (WTD, HGV License)

Job description

Job Description

Transport Planner - Willenhall – £30k p/a - Exciting Career Opportunity - Apply Today!

Ignition Driver Recruitment is currently recruiting for a 360° Transport Planner, to be based at our client Transport office in Willenhall.

Transport Planner - Role & Responsibilities

1. Plan and schedule HGV driver shifts to ensure optimal coverage and route efficiency.
2. Monitor driver availability, working hours, and rest periods to maintain legal compliance (e.g., WTD, EU Drivers' Hours Rules).
3. Build strong working relationships with drivers to maintain morale, retention, and clear communication.
4. Act as a key liaison between drivers and the customer, ensuring expectations and delivery timelines are met.
5. Proactively resolve any operational issues, delays, or route changes in real-time.
6. Work closely with training teams to manage driver infringements, Smart Drive incidents, Microlise score, and new driver training to manage volume increases.
7. Provide daily briefings and debriefings to drivers and clients to ensure smooth operations.

Please note that whilst this role primarily involves managing HGV drivers, there may be some requirement to deal with warehousing flex-employees.

Transport Planner - Working Hours

The role is Monday to Friday, with a standard 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility is required for busier periods, including longer hours and potential weekend work. Currently, the shift is from 14:00 to 22:00. Additionally, you will be required to undertake an on-call rota, one weekend in three, with possible additional duties during staff absences.

Transport Planner - Candidate Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in building and maintaining relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills.
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Understanding of legal requirements in the driving sector (WTD, HGV License requirements, infringements).
• Minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role.

Transport Planner - The Package

Financial:

• Competitive salary prospects.
• Weekly pay (Friday).
• Death In Service benefit.
• Company contribution pension scheme.

Welfare:

• 28 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 33 days after service.
• Additional day off during your birthday month.
• Employee engagement initiatives, summer garden party, black-tie Christmas event, and other team events.
• Support from an independent HR team for training and advice.

Professional Development

• Career development opportunities.
• Ongoing training and employee mentoring.
• Regular performance reviews to support career growth.

If you believe you are suitable for this role and wish to learn more about the company and your prospects, please click to apply today. Our hiring manager will review your CV and contact you for an informal chat before proceeding to the next stage.