Transport Planner-4/4off Days

Owens Group UK; Carrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a fast-developing organization seeking a Transport Planner. In this role, you will take charge of traffic planning, ensuring timely deliveries and first-class service for customers. You will work closely with drivers, suppliers, and internal teams to optimize routes and schedules while maintaining compliance with transport regulations. With a focus on problem-solving and strong communication skills, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. Join a team that prioritizes safety and efficiency, and make a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Qualifications

• Experience at a similar level in transport planning.
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and schedule deliveries for smooth operations.
• Monitor driver communication and compliance.
• Ensure timely availability of vehicles and trailers.

Skills

Computer literacy

Good communication skills

Excellent geographical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

CPC holder (National)

Job-specific qualifications

Tools

Stirling computerised system

Excel

Job description

Owens Group is a fast-developing, multisite organisation with a large and diverse customer base, making this an exciting opportunity.

As a result, Owens Group is looking to recruit a Transport Planner.

Shifts available:

4 on 4 off Days - 6am to 6pm

To take responsibility for the timely traffic planning of routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure that the customer receives a first-class service in a cost-effective way.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out tasks largely unsupervised to cost and quality standards
• Plan ahead - tasks and resources. Liaise with internal/external customers to resolve problems.
• Collect, analyse and distribute information/data.
• Provide professional/specialist advice both internally and externally.
• Develop relationships with external customers.
• Specify and ensure levels of support service are in place.
• Prioritise and co-ordinate workloads.
• Complete tasks to time and quality standards, aiming for no customer complaints and working within budgets.
• Build successful working partnerships with customers, internal and external.
• Deliver timely and accurate advice, earning respect for your competence.
• Practise safe working procedures.

Specific Key Accountabilities

• Work with customers, suppliers, drivers, and other traffic desks to plan routes and schedule deliveries for smooth operations.
• Prioritise workload, plan routes, and conduct driver briefings and de-briefings.
• Communicate with other depots within the company.
• Monitor driver communication and compliance.
• Organise schedules, journeys, and loads with strong organisational skills.
• Proactively reduce late deliveries and missed slots.
• Work flexibly and make quick decisions.
• Maintain excellent communication skills to interact at all levels.
• Maintain and operate the Stirling computerised system and Excel spreadsheets.
• Understand current transport regulations and possess good geographical knowledge.
• Book driver agency staff as needed.
• Monitor compliance, work with drivers and compliance teams to eliminate infringements.
• Ensure drivers are aware of SAFED and contribute to safety achievements.
• Take responsibility for employee health and safety.
• Ensure vehicles and trailers are available timely to meet compliance and inspection requirements.
• Provide general support to management as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience at a similar level.
• CPC holder desirable (National), but not essential.
• Job-specific qualifications preferred.
• Experience in Traffic Management and dealing with VOSA compliance.
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised, managing time and prioritising to meet deadlines.

Skills:

• Computer literacy, including Stirling (desirable) and Excel.
• Good communication skills for interaction at all levels.
• Excellent geographical knowledge.
• Team player with a flexible 'Can Do' attitude.