Transport Planner - Haulage

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Transport Haulage company is seeking a Transport Planner in Royal Leamington Spa. You will support the Transport Manager with fleet routing and planning while ensuring exceptional customer service. The role demands strong coordination with project managers, customers, and drivers to optimise operations and meet transport requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years transport planning experience with a multi-vehicle fleet.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule effectively.
• Understanding of STGO Regulations and Technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise General Haulage movements for fleet efficiency.
• Act as primary point of contact for drivers and resolve daily issues.
• Maintain a Live Traffic Management System for fleet activities.

Skills

Transport planning

Microsoft IT systems

Fleet scheduling

Customer service

Education

OLAT Trained or Transport Managers CPC

Tools

Transport Planning Software

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royal leamington spa, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Studley/Warwickshire

Up to £40,000 & Excellent Benefits

My client, A leading Transport Haulage company require a Transport Planner to support the Transport Manager with the routing and planning of a diverse Haulage fleet. The role requires close collaboration with project managers, customers, and drivers to ensure that all General Haulage transport requirements are thoroughly planned and executed to a high standard delivering exceptional levels of customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Plan all General Haulage movements effectively to maximise fleet efficiency, reduce empty mileage, and optimise vehicle utilisation.
• Sourcing additional back loads or additional work to infill fluctuations in schedules and maintain a profitable operation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all General Haulage drivers, providing support and resolving daily issues.
• Maintain a Live Traffic Management System to show real time visibility of the fleets activities
• Despatch drivers with all job details, clearly and concisely.
• Monitor vehicle movements to proactively report delays, reroute as needed and maintain service levels.
• To plan all vehicle movements in the most cost-effective manner to improve utilisation with a focus on efficiency.
• Liaise with customers to understand load requirements, vehicle specifications, time constraints, and site-specific risks or constraints.
• To oversee the fleet to ensure delivery and collection times are met.
• Plan vehicles & Trailers to ensure maintenance inspections are completed

Key Skills:

• Minimum 2 years transport planning experience of a multi vehicle fleet
• Experience submitting abnormal load route notifications
• Proficient in Microsoft IT systems
• Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule a multi vehicle fleet
• OLAT Trained or Transport Managers CPC
• Previous experience working with Transport Planning Software
• Familiarity with STGO Regulations
• Understanding of Technical drawings
• Previous experience working with Transport Planning Software