Transport Planner- 4/4off Days

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

Job summary

A fast-developing transport company in Wrexham is seeking a dedicated Transport Planner to plan routes and schedule delivery times. The ideal candidate will have experience in traffic management, problem-solving abilities, and good communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,000 and requires a strong focus on compliance and customer relations. The position is based on-site, and knowledge of Stirling and Excel is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience working at a similar level.
• Experience in traffic management and dealing with VOSA compliance.
• Ability to work unsupervised, manage time and prioritize to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and schedule delivery times.
• Develop relationships with external customers.
• Ensure vehicles and trailers are available timely for compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving and logical-thinking skills

Good communication skills

Geographical knowledge

Team player with a flexible ‘Can Do’ attitude

Education

CPC holder (desirable)

Job-specific qualification (preferred)

Tools

Stirling

Excel

Job description

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

We are looking to recruit a Transport Planner.

Shifts available: 4 on 4 off, 6 am to 6 pm.

Salary: £30,000.00

Key duties include:

• Plan routes and schedule delivery times to provide first‑class service in a cost‑effective manner.
• Carry out tasks largely unsupervised to cost and quality standards.
• Plan tasks and resources, liaising 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.
• Work to budgets and avoid customer complaints.
• Maintain safe working procedures.
• Plan routes and schedule delivery times with customers, suppliers, drivers and other traffic desks.
• Liaise with other depots in the company.
• Communicate and monitor driver performance.
• Use computerised system Stirling and Excel spreadsheets.
• Book driver agency staff according to workload.
• Monitor compliance and work with drivers to eliminate infringements.
• Ensure drivers are aware of SAFED and improve SAFED achievements.
• Contribute to 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 working at a similar level.
• CPC holder desirable (National) but not essential.
• Job‑specific qualification preferred.
• Experience in traffic management and dealing with VOSA compliance.
• Problem‑solving and logical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised, manage time and prioritise to meet tight deadlines.
• Computer skills: Stirling (desirable) and Excel.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact at all levels.
• Geographical knowledge.
• Team player with a flexible ‘Can Do’ attitude.

Job type: Full‑time. Work location: In‑person. Location: Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom. Referrals increase interview chances by 2×.