Transport Planner – Route Optimization & Fleet Coordination

Expect Distribution Limited; Runcorn; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Expect Logistics in Bradford is seeking a Transport Planner to manage pallet network collections and deliveries within a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on maximising vehicle utilisation, coordinating trunking operations, and maintaining high service levels across the network.

The ideal candidate will have experience in pallet networks, strong planning skills, and knowledge of UK road networks. CPC qualification is desirable, and the company offers a range of benefits including an

Qualifications

• Experience in Transport Planner/Traffic Planner/Transport Coordinator roles.
• Experience in pallet networks, groupage, logistics or multi-drop distribution.
• Knowledge of UK geography and road networks.
• Understanding of pallet network operations and service requirements.
• Knowledge of Drivers’ Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.

Responsabilités

• Plan and schedule daily multi-drop delivery routes and collection activities.
• Allocate freight to maximise fleet utilisation and delivery performance.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound trunk vehicles to pallet network hubs.
• Ensure routes meet customer requirements and service standards.
• Optimise routes to reduce mileage, fuel consumption, and costs.
• Manage same-day, timed, and premium service deliveries.
• Coordinate freight movements through pallet network hub.
• Ensure freight is manifested and scanned in network systems.
• Monitor KPI performance and service compliance.
• Resolve pallet discrepancies, shortages, damages, and delivery issues.
• Liaise with network members, hub operators, and customer service teams.
• Manage escalations and late freight activities.
• Brief drivers on routes and schedules; monitor progress via telematics.
• Respond to delays, incidents, or breakdowns promptly.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers’ Hours and Working Time rules.
• Coordinate vehicle availability with maintenance teams.
• Act as operational contact for customers on collections/deliveries.
• Provide ETA updates and handling of queries.
• Maintain relationships with customers to support service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with licences and transport legislation.
• Maintain transport documentation, manifests, PODs, and delivery records.
• Monitor vehicle and driver compliance records.
• Support transport audits and pallet network reviews.
• Record all freight movements in the Transport Management System.
• Track KPIs including delivery performance and cost control.
• Identify efficiency and service improvements.

Connaissances

Transport planning

Multi-drop routing

UK geography knowledge

Problem solving

Formation

CPC qualification (desirable)

Outils

Transport Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Telematics

Description du poste

Expect Logistics in Bradford is seeking a Transport Planner to manage pallet network collections and deliveries within a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on maximising vehicle utilisation, coordinating trunking operations, and maintaining high service levels across the network.

The ideal candidate will have experience in pallet networks, strong planning skills, and knowledge of UK road networks. CPC qualification is desirable, and the company offers a range of benefits including an