Transport Planner in Brighouse

Energy Jobline CVL; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Brighouse is seeking a Transport Planner to manage day-to-day transport operations. You will allocate work to drivers, plan routes using Paragon, and ensure adherence to driver hours regulations and SOPs.

The role requires strong IT skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet daily deadlines. As part of the team, you will monitor performance, produce KPIs and support the Late-Shift Warehouse Manager as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and route optimisation.
• Familiar with drivers’ hours rules and operator licensing.
• Strong IT and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work to drivers and mates to maximise vehicle utilisation.
• Plan daily routes to meet customer service goals and minimise costs.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, driver hours rules and safety regulations.
• Produce transport KPIs and maintain records.
• Support Late-Shift Warehouse Manager as required.

Skills

Transport planning

Paragon software

Communication skills

Tools

Paragon

Job description

Transport Planner

Main Purpose

To manage day-to-day transport operations, including drivers, mates and transport planning, so that customer service requirements are met within budgeted delivery costs.

Key Outputs

• Allocate work to drivers and mates to maximise vehicle and manpower utilisation, monitor performance and take corrective action where needed.
• Ensure drivers and mates follow the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and use them to plan and lead working practices.
• Plan routes daily in Paragon so the right fleet is deployed to meet customer service requirements, and review delivery routes regularly to identify improvements and minimise costs.
• Plan all loads within vehicle payload capacities and driver hours regulations
• Ensure all drivers and mates are fully inducted into their roles and that training sessions are fully supported. Keep detailed records and identify further training or retraining needs.
• Ensure all vehicles and associated equipment are operated appropriately, in line with current driver and vehicle legislation and Company Policy.
• Produce transport KPIs in a timely manner for internal and external use.
• Ensure all drivers and mates comply with relevant Health & Safety and Fire regulations, and that the approved uniform and safety wear is worn by all staff at all times.
• Complete order processing and produce pick lists, despatch notes and load sheets in accordance with depot procedures.
• Assist the Late-Shift Warehouse Manager as required.

KPI's

• On‑time delivery %
• Vehicle fill / payload utilisation %
• Delivery cost per drop
• Driver compliance (drivers' hours, vehicle walk-round checks)
• Training completion and induction records up to date

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous transport planning experience, ideally using Paragon
• Working knowledge of drivers' hours rules and operator licence requirements
• Strong IT, organisational and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure to daily delivery deadlines