Transport Planner and Operations Support

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Planner & Operations Support to enhance logistics operations. In this full-time role, you will ensure compliance with WTD and EU Drivers Legislation while maintaining customer service excellence. Your responsibilities will include supporting the Transport Manager, monitoring resource availability, and communicating effectively with the driving team. This position offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career growth within logistics. Join a team that values diversity and employee development, and make a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness programs

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the month/year awards

Qualifications

• Core requirement: Knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours.
• Experience with GTS, Microlise, MyFleet, and Myworkforce.

Responsibilities

• Support Transport Manager’s daily/weekly tasks through operation compliance administration.
• Communicate with ESL Customer Services and Drivers to meet KPIs.
• Manage drivers' hours according to customer requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Ability to challenge and improve existing processes

Education

CPC National Qualification

Tools

GTS

Microlise

MyFleet

Myworkforce

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Transport Planner and Operations Support, Warrington

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Client:

Culina Group

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Transport Planner & Operations Support to join our Eventor F1 team at our Appleton Thorn site.

As Transport Planner & Operations Support, you will provide a plan that deploys the allocated resource pool effectively, ensuring compliance with all legal obligations regarding WTD and EU Drivers Legislation.

You will maintain the Customer Service requirements of work allocated to the resource pool, working to understand how to improve and maintain agreed customer and business KPI targets.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 5 from 7, 8 am to 5 pm (usually Monday to Friday), with some flexibility. It offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader.

Job responsibilities include:

• Supporting Transport Manager’s daily/weekly tasks through operation compliance administration.
• Ensuring GTS housekeeping is completed consistently.
• Completing depot logs by the specified time.
• Inputting trailer numbers promptly.
• Monitoring and reporting empty legs for shifts.
• Monitoring Time lapse and Restricted parking reports timely.
• Completing Microlise debriefs on time.
• Reporting Microlise errors to the central team.
• Checking resource availability for shifts.
• Monitoring and reporting WTD issues to the Operations team.
• Maintaining ongoing verbal communication with the driving team to support Microlise use.
• Ensuring clear daily communication between shifts using the handover document.
• Using the ‘n’ function to maximize resources during traffic lows.
• Managing drivers' hours according to customer requirements and volume demand.
• Achieving targets related to utilization, loaded, and empty legs.
• Managing traffic flows and monitoring TLC customers as communicated by Team Leaders.

Supporting Customer Performance by:

• Reviewing allocated customers to ensure work is planned correctly.
• Communicating with ESL Customer Services and Drivers to meet KPIs.
• Completing weekly Benefits and Concerns reports.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours (core requirement).
• CPC National Qualification (not mandatory).
• Experience with GTS, Microlise, MyFleet, and Myworkforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to challenge and improve existing processes.

Additional Information:

We are committed to making Eventor a great place to work. We value diversity and employee development, offering various training programs to support your career growth within logistics.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance: 2 times your annual salary.
• Wellness programs: Confidential support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the month/year, recognition awards, and long service awards.