Transport Planner: Fleet Optimisation & Routing

SF Partners; Essex; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are supporting an organisation near Stanford le Hope that are looking to recruit a Transport Planner on a permanent basis. The role focuses on planning the fleet, maximising utilisation, and delivering excellent customer service.

You will work as part of a team, with a strong emphasis on health and safety, and a varied project workload. The role is site based, Monday to Friday, with weekend cover on a rota.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tachograph, working time and drivers' hours regulations.
• Proven transport planning experience in a logistics/transport role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to plan efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Create a daily transport plan aligned to customer orders and fleet availability.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and contribute to daily revenue targets.
• Provide new work quotations and negotiate subcontractor rates.
• Coordinate subcontractors, ensure induction and company standards are met.
• Attend planning meetings to approve next day/night plans.
• Maintain cost-effective transport plans and update systems accurately.
• Ensure high customer service levels across all accounts.
• Collaborate with other depots to deliver a one-stop solution.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Geographical knowledge

IT skills

Communication skills

Transport planning experience

Tools

TOPS

Destin8

VBS Systems

Job description

SF Partners are supporting an organisation near Stanford le Hope that are looking to recruit a Transport Planner on a permanent basis. The role focuses on planning the fleet, maximising utilisation, and delivering excellent customer service.

You will work as part of a team, with a strong emphasis on health and safety, and a varied project workload. The role is site based, Monday to Friday, with weekend cover on a rota.