Transport Planner: Fleet & Schedule Optimizer

Anderselite; Heckfordbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderselite is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate and optimise transport operations, ensuring efficient, cost-effective distribution to internal and external customers. The role requires strong planning, communication and organisational skills to manage daily and weekly transport programmes while maintaining high service standards.

Based near Heckfordbridge, Colchester area, you will plan and oversee schedules, support fleet operations and liaise with internal teams and external partners

Qualifications

• Similar experience in a planning role.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Optimise transport programmes of work, maximise volume efficiency and sourcing the most economical transport solutions
• Plan, manage, and oversee daily and weekly schedules, including out-of-hours operations
• Provide timely and clear communication to stakeholders regarding programme updates and changes
• Support fleet operations, transport planners, and weighbridge staff to maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise haulier queries
• Ensure high levels of service and communication are consistently delivered to internal and external customers
• Coordinate cost-effective distribution of products in line with business objectives
• Manage material service levels through detailed pre-planning and regular communication with strategic customers

Job description

Anderselite is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate and optimise transport operations, ensuring efficient, cost-effective distribution to internal and external customers. The role requires strong planning, communication and organisational skills to manage daily and weekly transport programmes while maintaining high service standards.

Based near Heckfordbridge, Colchester area, you will plan and oversee schedules, support fleet operations and liaise with internal teams and external partners