Transport Planner - Route Optimisation & KPI Focus

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Wythall CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in Wythall is seeking a Transport Planner to manage efficient transport routes across multiple depots. Responsibilities include optimizing delivery performance, resolving transport issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, transport planning experience, and strong IT proficiency. The company offers a flexible rewards package that includes generous holiday allowance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible rewards package

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple locations and drivers.
• Ability to optimise routes for efficiency.
• Good understanding of transport compliance and O licence regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective transport routes across multiple depots.
• Drive operational performance to meet KPI targets.
• Resolve transport issues arising from customers and drivers.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Transport planning experience

Knowledge of UK road network

IT proficiency

Commercial focus

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Education

Transport Manager CPC (desired)

Tools

Paragon

Job Watch (Big Change)

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

A leading equipment rental provider in Wythall is seeking a Transport Planner to manage efficient transport routes across multiple depots. Responsibilities include optimizing delivery performance, resolving transport issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, transport planning experience, and strong IT proficiency. The company offers a flexible rewards package that includes generous holiday allowance and a pension scheme.