Transport Planner - FTC until April 2027

Calor Gas Ltd.

Coryton

Remote

GBP 28,000 - 31,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Leave 25 days + 8 holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Pension Contributions matched up to 7.

Retail Discounts

Comprehensive Training

On-site Facilities

Job summary

Calor Gas Ltd. is seeking a Transport Planner – Bulk Distribution to join our Coryton site on a fixed-term contract until April 2027.

You will develop daily transport plans for Bulk LPG operations, balancing safety, customer service, and cost, while using planning systems to optimise routes and maintain service continuity. The role requires experience in transport planning, strong communication, and data accuracy.

Qualifications

Experience in transport planning and route optimisation.
Strong safety, compliance, and cost management knowledge.
Proficient with planning tools and telemetry data.
Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
Attention to data accuracy and reporting.

Responsibilities

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe planning decisions.
Develop and adjust daily delivery plans to meet customer needs.
Optimise routes and manage orders using planning systems and Runbook.
Monitor orders, telemetry and demand to support proactive planning.
Manage disruptions and recovery to protect customer service.
Maintain accurate planning data and trip records.
Communicate with drivers and stakeholders to coordinate delivery.
Capture driver feedback and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor telematics and performance trends; take corrective action.
Take ownership of daily plan execution and customer outcomes.

Skills

Transport planning

Route optimisation

Logistics operations

Safety & compliance

Customer service focus

Data accuracy

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision making

Attention to detail

Tools

Salesforce

Planning systems

Telematics

KPI reporting

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 - Thursday 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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