Transport Planner & Coordinator – Leyburn

Biker Group; United Kingdom; Sur place; GBP 40 500 - 49 500; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private healthcare

33 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Annual bonus

Résumé du poste

A haulage and aggregates company in Leyburn is looking for a Transport Planner & Coordinator. This hands-on role involves planning vehicle movements, coordinating drivers, and ensuring compliance with UK transport laws. Successful candidates should have transport planning experience and a strong understanding of driver regulations. Benefits include a salary up to £45,000, private healthcare, and an employee perks scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or haulage coordination is essential.
• Understanding of UK driver's hours regulations and compliance is required.
• Strong proficiency in IT, including transport management systems.

Responsabilités

• Plan vehicle movements and coordinate drivers effectively.
• Ensure compliance with UK transport legislation and DVSA obligations.
• Handle customer inquiries and manage successful delivery of orders.
• Monitor vehicle operations and address any issues promptly.

Connaissances

Transport planning experience

Understanding of UK driver hours rules

Knowledge of DVSA compliance

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

IT proficiency

Geographical knowledge of Yorkshire

Outils

Transport management software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

THIS ROLE IS BASED IN LEYBURN, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL8 5LA

Introduction

Biker Group Haulage and Aggregates Ltd has a well-respected reputation throughout the
North. We operate a centrally managed modern fleet of vehicles, specialising in the supply
of aggregates to the construction industry and the removal of spoil from sites, priding
ourselves on a first class reliable service and quality products.

Our highly experienced Traffic Managers are aided by the latest GPS technology, to
continually react to our clients regularly changing requirements. The reputation of the
Haulage Division has developed as a result of this professional handling and distribution.
As our fleet continues to grow rapidly, we are seeking an organised and proactive Transport
Planner & Coordinator to support the day-to-day operation of our haulage fleet.

This is a hands‑on, office‑based role responsible for planning vehicle movements,
coordinating drivers, ensuring compliance with UK transport legislation, and maintaining
high service levels for our customers. The successful candidate will play a key role in
maximising fleet utilisation while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory
compliance.

Benefits

• Permanent Monday – Friday 9 hours per day
• Salary up to £45,000 per annum, dependant on experience
• Company vehicle for business use only
• 33 days annual leave, this includes the 8 statutory public/bank holidays as normally recognised in England
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Employee perks scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Paid bereavement leave
• Death in service benefit
• Training and Development opportunities

Role Requirements

• Daily planning and routing of vehicles, delivering aggregates on a multi-load basis for
  clients within construction related industries
• Handling enquiries for aggregates and spoil removal, preparing quotations, and
  securing work through successful delivery and completion of orders
• Maintaining strong product knowledge to advise clients on suitable aggregates to
  use and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Processing delivery tickets and PODs, and reconciling self‑bill invoices and haulier
  sales invoices
• Checking and signing off customer invoices
• Driver recruitment and liaison, including inductions and reviews
• Using transport management software to produce daily vehicle earnings reports and
  provide analysis for monthly P&L reporting
• Monitor vehicle movements and respond quickly to delays, breakdowns, or route
  issues
• Monitor driver hours and ensure compliance with UK Drivers’ Hours Regulations
• Review tachograph reports and support follow‑up action where required
• Ensure compliance with DVSA and operator licence obligations
• Communicate with clients regarding delivery times and service updates
• Coordinate with the workshop to manage vehicle availability and minimise
  downtime
• Support route optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

Skill Requirements

• Previous experience in a transport planning or haulage coordination role
• Strong understanding of UK driver hours rules and tachograph regulations
• Knowledge of DVSA compliance requirements and operator licence standards
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong commercial awareness
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and transport management systems
• Good geographical knowledge of Yorkshire, Teesside and the North East
• Calm under pressure and able to make quick decisions
• Strong communicator with drivers, customers and colleagues
• Detail‑focused with a proactive approach
• Team player with a practical, hands‑on mindset