Transport Planner: Route Optimisation & Fleet Coordination

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions LTD; Dudley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions LTD are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy transport operation. You will plan and coordinate daily schedules, maximise fleet utilisation and manage driver resources to ensure on-time deliveries and safe operations.

The ideal candidate has transport planning experience, strong knowledge of UK road networks, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Transport Planner or Transport Coordinator.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations and route planning.
• Understanding of drivers' hours, tachograph rules and compliance.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks.
• Proficient with transport planning software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport schedules, collections and deliveries to meet customer requirements.
• Allocate vehicles, drivers and loads efficiently to maximise fleet utilisation and minimise costs.
• Produce route plans considering priorities, capacity, and legal hours.
• Monitor operations and respond to delays, breakdowns and cancellations.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, warehouses and management.
• Provide customers with delivery updates and resolve transport queries.
• Ensure compliance with drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and health and safety rules.
• Maintain accurate transport records and update the Transport Management System (TMS).
• Liaise with maintenance to ensure vehicle/trailer availability.
• Monitor performance, service levels and transport costs for improvements.
• Support driver briefings and on-call/ weekend rota coverage.

Skills

Transport planning

Route planning

Driver coordination

TMS software

UK road network knowledge

Communication

Tools

TMS platforms

Job description

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions LTD are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy transport operation. You will plan and coordinate daily schedules, maximise fleet utilisation and manage driver resources to ensure on-time deliveries and safe operations.

The ideal candidate has transport planning experience, strong knowledge of UK road networks, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.