Transport Planner: Fleet & Route Optimisation

SourceCo Recruitment Limited; Aldridge; Presencial; GBP 33 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

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Permanent position

Full-time hours

Established transport operation

Resumo da oferta

SourceCo Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy West Midlands operation. You will plan daily transport movements, coordinate drivers and vehicles, and ensure efficient collections and deliveries.

This full-time, permanent role requires problem-solving, clear communication with drivers and customers, and staying organised as plans change. You will work every other Saturday and help with fleet planning, compliance, and reporting within a growing transport

Qualificações

• Experience in Transport Planning or Logistics.
• Good understanding of UK transport operations.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours and transport compliance.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Plan daily transport schedules and allocate work to drivers
• Coordinate vehicles and trailers to meet operational requirements
• Monitor deliveries and collections throughout the day
• Keep in regular contact with drivers, customers and internal teams
• React quickly to delays, breakdowns and changes to planned routes
• Monitor driver hours and ensure operations remain compliant
• Maintain accurate transport and operational records
• Liaise with customers regarding delivery and collection requirements
• Monitor vehicle availability and assist with fleet planning
• Identify opportunities to improve vehicle utilisation and reduce unnecessary mileage
• Support the wider transport operation with general administration and reporting

Conhecimentos

Transport Planning

Logistics

UK transport operations

Drivers' hours knowledge

Microsoft Office

Transport planning systems

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Formação académica

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SourceCo Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy West Midlands operation. You will plan daily transport movements, coordinate drivers and vehicles, and ensure efficient collections and deliveries.

This full-time, permanent role requires problem-solving, clear communication with drivers and customers, and staying organised as plans change. You will work every other Saturday and help with fleet planning, compliance, and reporting within a growing transport