Transport Planning Manager

SCHENK UK LTD; Widnes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national tanker haulage company is seeking a Transport Planning Manager in Widnes. The role involves managing daily transport operations, coordinating with drivers and planners, and ensuring compliance with transport legislation. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team, strong communication skills, and proficiency in transport management systems. This position offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits, including holiday, bonuses, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Customer bonus: up to 10% annual

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day off for birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Technology purchase scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career progression and personal development

Qualifications

• Experienced at leading a team of 70+ drivers and planners.
• Proven experience in a transport or logistics coordination role.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transport operations and coordinate vehicle plans.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation.
• Monitor KPI performance and prepare operational reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Transport legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Transport management systems proficiency

Mentoring

Education

Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

IOSH qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

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Transport Planning Manager - BOC Contract
Location: Widnes
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Who are Schenk UK:
Schenk UK Ltd is a leading national tanker haulage company with a rich history spanning over 60 years. As the UK's largest chemical transporter, we operate an extensive nationwide road tanker fleet, providing reliable and efficient services across the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors.

The Role:

Reporting in to the General Manager as our Transport Planning Manager, you will be a senior leader responsible for the day-to-day operation of our busy transport and planning teams on our BOC contract. Working closely with drivers, planners, and management, you'll ensure the timely and cost-effective service to our customer while maintaining compliance and high service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily transport operations and coordinate vehicles plans and driver schedules
• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation (including tachograph, driver hours, and vehicle maintenance)
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to meet delivery deadlines
• Assist in route planning and vehicle optimisation to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Investigate and resolve transport-related issues or incidents
• Monitor KPI performance and prepare operational reports
• Attend customer meetings / different driver depots
• SOP & SSOW creator & owner
• Lead, support and mentor planners and drivers.
• H&S champion and driver of exceptional standards and compliance.

Requirements:

• Experienced at leading a team of 70+ drivers and planners
• Senior Transport planning and scheduling experience.
• Proven experience in a transport or logistics coordination role (senior level preferred)
• Strong understanding of transport legislation and compliance
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft skills (Excel & Word) complex spreadsheet creation and ownership
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in transport management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office
• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) qualified.
• Good ADR understanding and experience
• Mentor and Team motivator

Desirable:

• Cost management exposure
• DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor)
• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)

What We Offer:

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Customer bonus: up to 10% annual
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday (to be taken within your birthday month)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Technology purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career progression and personal development.

Additional Information:
All offers of employment are subject to valid Right to Work documentation, completion of a Basic DBS check, and Drug and Alcohol screening prior to the start date.

If you are a motivated planning and transport professional looking for a dynamic role within a leading national company, wanting to embark on an amazing journey of career progression, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!