Transport Planner in Walsall

Energy Jobline ZR; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate daily operations, schedules and driver allocations from our Walsall office. You will plan routes, monitor movements and liaise with drivers and customers to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role requires solid knowledge of UK transport regulations, strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure. You will contribute to continuous improvement and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport planning, logistics or similar role.
• Good knowledge of UK transport operations and drivers' hours regulations.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Strong attention to detail. Confident using transport planning systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport operations and driver schedules.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers efficiently to meet customer requirements.
• Manage and monitor transport movements throughout the day.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations. Deal with delays, breakdowns or operational issues and find suitable solutions.
• Ensure all transport activities comply with relevant legal and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements, driver hours and transport activities.
• Monitor driver working hours and ensure compliance with drivers' hours regulations.
• Liaise with customers regarding collections, deliveries and any changes to schedules. Assist with the management and planning of vehicle and trailer availability.
• Work closely with the wider transport team to improve efficiency and minimise empty running.
• Complete any necessary transport administration and reporting.

Skills

Transport planning

UK transport operations

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Independent working

Tools

Transport planning software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview:

• Plan and coordinate daily transport operations and driver schedules.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers efficiently to meet customer requirements.
• Manage and monitor transport movements throughout the day.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations. Deal with any delays, breakdowns or operational issues and find suitable solutions.
• Ensure all transport activities comply with relevant legal and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements, driver hours and transport activities.
• Monitor driver working hours and ensure compliance with drivers' hours regulations.
• Liaise with customers regarding collections, deliveries and any changes to schedules. Assist with the management and planning of vehicle and trailer availability.
• Work closely with the wider transport team to improve efficiency and minimise empty running.
• Complete any necessary transport administration and reporting.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a transport planning, logistics or similar role.
• Good knowledge of UK transport operations and drivers' hours regulations.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Strong attention to detail. Confident using transport planning systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other:

• Shift 1(7am - 3.30pm) Mon - Fri
• Shift 2 (2pm - 10.30pm) Mon - Fri
• Also, as part of the rota you will be required to work every other Saturday.

This is a permanent role, office based.