Transport Planner - FTC until April 2027

Calor Gas Ltd

Coryton

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 31,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Leave 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance 4x salary

Pension matched up to 7.5%

Retail Discounts

Comprehensive Training

On-site parking

Job summary

Calor Gas Ltd in Coryton seeks a Transport Planner – Bulk Distribution on a fixed-term contract to April 2027. The role develops and manages daily transport plans for Bulk LPG operations, balancing safety, customer service, and cost, with a focus on data accuracy and compliant planning.

You will work to optimise routes, monitor orders, and coordinate with drivers and multiple teams to ensure service continuity and safe execution.

Qualifications

Experience in transport planning, route optimisation, and logistics operations.
Strong understanding of safety, compliance, customer service, and cost management.
Competent in planning, telematics, Salesforce, KPI, and reporting systems.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
Ability to prioritise and perform in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe planning decisions at all times.
Develop, monitor, and adjust daily delivery plans to meet customer and operational requirements.
Utilise planning systems and Runbook to optimise routes, manage orders, and maintain service continuity.
Monitor orders, telemetry, metered estates, customer data, and seasonal demand to support proactive planning.
Manage aborts, fails, disruptions, and recovery activity to minimise run-outs and protect customer service.
Maintain accurate system records, trip reconciliations, and planning data.
Communicate effectively with drivers, Transport Controllers, Customer Services, Customer Engineering, and other stakeholders.
Capture driver feedback, resolve transport-related customer issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor telematics, exceptions, and performance trends, taking corrective action where required.
Take ownership of daily plan execution, decision-making, and customer outcomes.

Skills

Transport planning

Route optimisation

Logistics operations

Safety & compliance

Customer service

Cost management

Planning systems

Telematics

Salesforce

KPI reporting

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Prioritisation

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Transport Planner – Bulk Distribution

Fixed term contract until April 2027 with the possibility of going permanent

Salary: £28-31,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

Location: Coryton

Shift Patterns: Tuesday - Saturday 13:00 - 21:00 (flexible when required)

Business Area: Bulk Logistics

Reporting Line: Transport Planning Shift Lead / Area Bulk Manager

Job Purpose

The Transport Planner supports the safe, efficient, compliant, and customer-focused delivery of Bulk LPG operations. The role is responsible for developing and managing daily transport plans, balancing safety, customer service, operational efficiency, compliance, vehicle utilisation, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe planning decisions at all times.
Develop, monitor, and adjust daily delivery plans to meet customer and operational requirements.
Utilise planning systems and the Runbook to optimise routes, manage orders, and maintain service continuity.
Monitor orders, telemetry, metered estates, customer data, and seasonal demand to support proactive planning.
Manage aborts, fails, disruptions, and recovery activity to minimise run-outs and protect customer service.
Maintain accurate system records, trip reconciliations, and planning data.
Communicate effectively with drivers, Transport Controllers, Customer Services, Customer Engineering, and other stakeholders.
Capture driver feedback, resolve transport-related customer issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor telematics, exceptions, and performance trends, taking corrective action where required.
Take ownership of daily plan execution, decision-making, and customer outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

Experience in transport planning, route optimisation, and logistics operations.
Strong understanding of safety, compliance, customer service, and cost management.
Competent in planning, telematics, Salesforce, KPI, and reporting systems.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
Ability to prioritise and perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Stakeholders

Area Bulk Managers, Transport Controllers, Customer Services, Customer Engineering, Drivers, Logistics Performance Teams, Sales, National Accounts, IT, Transformation Teams, and customers affected by transport planning decisions.

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