Transport Planner: Fixed-Term, Doncaster — Fleet Optimisation

Tarmac; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for a fixed-term maternity leave cover. You will coordinate transport activities, plan distribution, and work to maximise fleet utilisation while maintaining high customer service levels.

The role requires strong planning, IT, and communication skills to manage daily schedules and respond proactively to operational changes. This is a full-time, on-site position with potential for collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate transport schedules and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport activities and support delivery of daily and longer-term plans.
• Plan and coordinate distribution of products to customers.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise haulage queries.
• Provide timely communication to customers, drivers, hauliers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage daily/weekly transport schedules to meet service levels.
• Respond to operational changes and minimise disruption.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Multitasking

Communication skills

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Planning programmes of work

Problem solving

Teamwork

IT skills

Tools

Planning software

Scheduling systems

Job description

Tarmac in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for a fixed-term maternity leave cover. You will coordinate transport activities, plan distribution, and work to maximise fleet utilisation while maintaining high customer service levels.

The role requires strong planning, IT, and communication skills to manage daily schedules and respond proactively to operational changes. This is a full-time, on-site position with potential for collaboration across teams.