Transport Planner: Route Optimisation & Delivery

Simply Jobsworth; Tipton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increase after 6 months

Permanent, full-time position

Opportunities for development and进进

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy transport operation in Tipton. The role involves planning daily deliveries, coordinating drivers and loads, and ensuring efficient route planning to maximise fleet utilisation.

You will monitor operations, resolve delays and communicate with drivers, customers and warehouse teams. A solid understanding of drivers' hours and transport compliance is required, along with strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning or coordination.
• Good UK geographical knowledge.
• Understanding of drivers' hours and transport compliance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems.
• Experience with TMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily deliveries and collections.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles and loads efficiently.
• Optimise routes and maximise fleet utilisation.
• Monitor operations and resolve delays or issues.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and warehouse teams.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours, tachographs and transport legislation.
• Maintain accurate records and update the TMS.

Skills

Transport planning

Driver coordination

Communication

Organisation

Geography knowledge

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simply Jobsworth is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy transport operation in Tipton. The role involves planning daily deliveries, coordinating drivers and loads, and ensuring efficient route planning to maximise fleet utilisation.

You will monitor operations, resolve delays and communicate with drivers, customers and warehouse teams. A solid understanding of drivers' hours and transport compliance is required, along with strong organisational and communication skills.