Transport Planning Manager

Uniserve Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Planning Manager - North to drive operational efficiency and customer experience. This role encompasses overseeing transport operations across multiple depots, managing a team, and implementing strategic planning processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of UK transport legislation, alongside competitive perks and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Bonus

Pension Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses

Interest-Free Company Loan

Free On-Site Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Referral Bonus £750

Flu Jabs Annually

Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work

Supply Chain Academy Education Courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in road transport planning or logistics at a managerial level.
• Strong understanding of UK road transport legislation and operational best practices.
• Experience managing teams and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day and long-term planning of network transport operations.
• Lead a team of transport planners to ensure routes are efficient.
• Develop regional planning processes aligned with national transport strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Financial Acumen

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Route Planning Software

Job description

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Strategically drive our network's success.

At Uniserve, we're about more than transport – we're about exceptional delivery. As our Planning Manager - North, your strategic leadership will be key to our operational efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day and long-term planning of the network transport operations across multiple depots within the midlands and northern region.
• Lead a team of transport planners and schedulers to ensure routes are efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with UK transport legislation.
• Develop and implement regional planning process’ aligned with national transport strategy, driving revenue and delivering an industry leading customer experience.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time performance, revenue per shift, cost per shift, vehicle utilisation, and driving new business and opportunities for the group.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, route optimisation software, and stakeholder feedback.
• Support developments within the technology operated to make it ‘right sized’ for the group’s requirements.
• Engaging with stakeholders to develop feedback loops within area of responsibility to ensure all colleagues feel listed too, engaged and aware of their part to play within our success.
• Manage capacity planning, peak period forecasting, and contingency measures for disruptions (e.g., weather events, road closures).

You’ll have:

• Proven experience in road transport planning or logistics at a managerial level, ideally within a multi-site regional setting.
• Strong understanding of UK road transport legislation and operational best practices.
• Proficient in transport management systems (TMS) and route planning software (e.g., Paragon, Microlise, PTV, or similar).
• Demonstrable leadership skills with experience managing teams and cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication abilities.
• Financial acumen, clear understanding of P&L.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport (National) desirable.

Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
• Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
• Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
• Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
• Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
• Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us!
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport.
• Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge, including Masters and MBA programmes.

The Company

At Uniserve we do amazing things. We are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and global trade management market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.