Transport Planner: Multi-Depot Route Optimisation & KPIs

Sunbelt Rentals Limited.; Poyle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals Limited. is seeking a Transport Planner to manage transport routes across multiple depots and a small fleet, driving safety, efficiency, and KPI performance. You will oversee scheduling for drivers and vehicles, optimise van/LGV routes, and ensure compliance with regulations.

The role requires proactive planning, strong IT capabilities with transport systems, and excellent organisational skills to handle multi-site operations under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning across multiple depots and teams.
• Knowledge of O-licence regulations and compliance.
• Strong IT skills with transport/workforce management systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.

Responsibilities

• Lead route efficiency reviews and ensure compliance to optimise schedules and 3PL usage.
• Deliver operational performance and KPI-targeted outcomes.
• Maintain high on-time delivery, vehicle productivity, and safety standards.
• Resolve transport issues arising from customers and drivers; coordinate responses.
• Brief and de-brief drivers to ensure clear communications and continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport planning

Route optimisation

UK road network knowledge

IT skills (Paragon, Job Watch, Rotec)

Excel/Access

Cost awareness

CPC (Transport Manager) awareness

Education

Transport Manager CPC ideal

Tools

Paragon

Job Watch

Rotec

Excel

Access

Business Objects

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals Limited. is seeking a Transport Planner to manage transport routes across multiple depots and a small fleet, driving safety, efficiency, and KPI performance. You will oversee scheduling for drivers and vehicles, optimise van/LGV routes, and ensure compliance with regulations.

The role requires proactive planning, strong IT capabilities with transport systems, and excellent organisational skills to handle multi-site operations under pressure.