Transport Planner ( Maternity Cover)

Tarmac; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate transport operations on a fixed-term maternity cover. You will report to the Distribution Supervisor and be responsible for planning and delivering efficient transport plans to internal and external customers.

The role requires strong IT skills, planning experience, and excellent communication. Working Monday to Friday with a rota-based Saturday shift from home, you will help maximise fleet utilisation and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning and coordinating vehicle movements.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, hauliers and customers.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with planning/scheduling systems.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation of changing workloads.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the distribution of products to customers.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise haulage queries.
• Provide timely communication to customers, drivers, hauliers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor daily/weekly transport schedules to meet service levels.
• Respond to operational changes and disruptions with effective solutions.
• Collaborate with strategic customers to align delivery plans with demand.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and fleet utilisation.
• Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Transport planning

Customer service

Stakeholder communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next opportunity? We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our team in Doncaster on a fixed-term maternity leave cover contract. This role plays a key part in ensuring the efficient planning and coordination of transport operations, helping to optimise fleet utilisation, maintain exceptional customer service levels, and support the successful delivery of products to customers across the region. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving logistical challenges, and have a passion for delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating transport activities, communicating effectively with key stakeholders, and supporting the delivery of daily and longer-term transport plans.

• Planning and coordinating the effective distribution of products to internal and external customers.
• Supporting transport operations to maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise haulage queries.
• Providing timely and accurate communication to customers, drivers, hauliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring and managing daily and weekly transport schedules to ensure service levels are achieved.
• Responding proactively to operational changes and unforeseen events, implementing effective solutions to minimise disruption.
• Working closely with strategic customers to understand upcoming requirements and ensure delivery plans are aligned with demand.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and fleet utilisation.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers and colleagues across the business.
• Ensuring capacity plans and forward programmes are communicated clearly and effectively to all relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting the team in delivering a safe, efficient, and customer-focused transport service.

Working Hours

This is a Monday to Friday position with a rota-based Saturday morning shift worked from home. While the role operates around core business hours, some flexibility with start and finish times may be required to support operational demands and team coverage.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a motivated and organised individual with previous transport planning experience who can confidently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner or similar logistics/planning role.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures and compliance requirements.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience planning and coordinating programmes of work or transport schedules.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using planning and scheduling systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise changing workloads effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while managing your own responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where you can make a real impact on operational performance while gaining valuable experience within a busy transport and logistics environment.

If you're an experienced planner looking for your next challenge in Doncaster, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Tarmac Trading Limited

Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8081