Transport Planner

SYNETIQ; Winsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive Transport Planner for their Winsford team. You will be responsible for optimising vehicle operations and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers excellent benefits including ongoing training, free parking, and a pension plan. Ideal candidates will have a strong geographical knowledge of UK roads and experience in planning.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training and professional development

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee benefits including discounts and health benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a planning or similar role.
• Strong geographical knowledge of UK road networks.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours and tachographs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise drivers and vehicles for collection/delivery.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations.
• Maintain daily records and documentation.

Skills

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Geographical knowledge of UK roads

Knowledge of transport legislation

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English, grade C or above

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Location: Winsford

Salary: £26000 - £28000 Dependent on experience

About The Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our team in Winsford. You will be responsible for planning and organising drivers and vehicles to ensure optimal payloads for vehicle collection and delivery. Your role will involve scheduling daily operations to maximise cost efficiency while maintaining strict legal compliance in all aspects of the transport operation.

Transport Planning Operations

1. Plan daily vehicle collections based on insurance company instructions.
2. Route collections for designated areas, incorporating deliveries and returns where possible, using company-owned trucks.
3. Organise driver/vehicle schedules for collection and delivery, ensuring cost-effectiveness, full capacity utilisation, geographic efficiency, balanced workload, and maximised driver hours/routes.
4. Understand and comply with all driver processes, procedures, and legislative requirements, including the working time directive, EU driving regulations, and rest periods.
5. Communicate thoroughly with drivers regarding collections, returns, and deliveries.
6. Ensure collections and deliveries adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and that collection notifications are received.
7. Understand all aspects of the planning department, including specialist and small lorry collections, to provide cover when needed.
8. Maintain daily records of vehicle collections and instructions, and organise all documentation such as driver check sheets and special instructions.
9. Ensure all required documentation is available for drivers before departure, and communicate throughout the day to coordinate runs, produce maps, and resolve issues.
10. Manage situations where owners or custodians cannot be contacted, following established procedures.
11. Follow all planning policies and report issues to your line manager.

Person Specification

1. IT literate with proficiency in planning software.
2. Minimum 1 year experience in a planning or similar role.
3. Good communication skills.
4. Strong geographical knowledge of UK road networks.
5. Knowledge of transport legislation, including drivers' hours and tachographs.
6. GCSEs in Maths and English, grade C or above.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Ability to use initiative and work collaboratively.
9. Willingness to review and suggest improvements to routing applications.

What We Offer

1. Day shift, Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:00pm.
2. Ongoing training and professional development.
3. Free onsite parking.
4. Uniform and PPE provided.
5. Employee benefits including discounts, health benefits, and more.
6. 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
7. Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution.

This role is subject to satisfactory DBS, finance, right to work, and reference checks.

Who Are We

IAA Holdings, an RB Global company, is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. We leverage leading-edge technology and focus on innovation to facilitate the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged, and low-value vehicles.

IAA is an equal opportunity employer and ensures non-discrimination in all activities in accordance with applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants legally entitled to work in the country of employment.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!