Transport Route Optimisation Specialist

Exertis (UK) Ltd.; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

UK-wide operations

Job summary

Certas Energy in Grangemouth is seeking a Transport Planner / Vehicle Router to optimise daily routes and manage deliveries across a regional network. You will work closely with depot teams, drivers and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Experience with routing or fleet management systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with operational data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• High levels of self-motivation and resilience.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using operational systems and technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the business.
• Understanding of transport,logistics or routing operations would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within a transport,logistics or routing environment.
• Knowledge of EU Drivers' Hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Experience within the fuel distribution industry.
• Experience working with routing and fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimising daily delivery routes for both rigid and articulated vehicles.
• Work closely with depot operations teams to maximise delivery efficiency and minimise transport costs.
• Managing delivery volumes while ensuring compliance with operational and customer requirements.
• Reconciling daily deliveries against plan and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining accurate driver, vehicle and routing data within company systems.
• Monitoring driver availability, vehicle utilisation and operational performance.
• Liaising with depots, drivers and customers to resolve delivery issues and support service excellence.
• Supporting transport KPI achievement through effective route planning and operational coordination.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards at all times.
• Completing administration activities accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Providing regional operational support and cover when required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

IT skills

Stakeholder management

Transport/logistics knowledge

Tools

Routing systems

Fleet management systems

Job description

Certas Energy in Grangemouth is seeking a Transport Planner / Vehicle Router to optimise daily routes and manage deliveries across a regional network. You will work closely with depot teams, drivers and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Experience with routing or fleet management systems is advantageous.