Transport Planner: Real-Time Route & Resource Optimizer

Energy Jobline CVL; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Transport Planner in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves producing and managing daily transport resource plans, allocating drivers and vehicles, and maintaining service levels through real-time adjustments.

You will liaise with customers and suppliers and support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has transport planning experience, strong route planning skills, solid Excel knowledge, and is familiar with Drivers’ Hours Regulations

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning or resource planning.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route planning capability.
• Good understanding of Drivers’ Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using TachoMaster and Paragon systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage daily transport resource plans to meet customer requirements.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles and trailers to maximise efficiency.
• Monitor transport operations and make real-time adjustments to maintain service levels.
• Manage driver availability, annual leave and agency requirements.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders for smooth operations.
• Support transport administration, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with procedures and legislation.

Skills

Route planning

Excel

Communication

Organisation

Customer focus

IT skills

Regulatory knowledge

TachoMaster

Paragon

Tools

TachoMaster

Paragon

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Transport Planner in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves producing and managing daily transport resource plans, allocating drivers and vehicles, and maintaining service levels through real-time adjustments.

You will liaise with customers and suppliers and support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has transport planning experience, strong route planning skills, solid Excel knowledge, and is familiar with Drivers’ Hours Regulations