Transport Planner in Brentwood

Energy Jobline ZR; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for our West Horndon Depot, Brentwood. The role focuses on planning daily routes, coordinating with drivers, and ensuring smooth transport operations in a busy environment.

You will manage driver paperwork, compliance tasks, and spot opportunities to improve efficiency. A CPC qualification and full driving licence are valued, with a flexible approach to hours including some weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy transport/traffic office environment.
• Good knowledge of driver regulations and compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to cover varying hours and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily vehicle routes in line with customer requirements.
• Liaise with drivers to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepare and issue driver paperwork.
• Support driver compliance, including tachographs and drivers' hours.
• Complete staff attendance rotas and arrange relief cover.
• Raise subcontractor requests for fleet work with costing and approval.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are available for inspections and MOTs.
• Liaise with customers regarding changes to daily activities.
• Provide cover for colleagues when required.
• Carry out general administration and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Traffic office experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

CPC qualification

Full driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Transport Planner

Location: West Horndon Depot, Brentwood

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm ( can be flexible)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy Transport Planning team based at our clients West Horndon Depot.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous traffic office experience who enjoys route planning, working closely with drivers and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan daily vehicle routes in line with customer requirements.
• Liaise with drivers to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
• Prepare and issue driver paperwork.
• Support driver compliance, including tachographs, drivers' hours, health & safety and accident reporting.
• Complete daily staff attendance rotas and arrange relief cover where required.
• Raise subcontractor requests for fleet work, including costing and obtaining authorisation.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are available for inspections, repairs and MOTs.
• Liaise with customers regarding changes to daily activities.
• Provide cover for colleagues when required.
• Complete general administration and other ad hoc duties.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a busy transport/traffic office.
• A good understanding of driver regulations and compliance.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to remain calm, accurate and effective under pressure.
• Experience working to strict delivery and performance requirements.
• A flexible approach to working hours, holiday/sickness cover, overtime and occasional weekends.
• CPC qualification would be advantageous.
• A full driving licence.

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

The role will primarily be based at West Horndon Depot, with occasional travel to other company or client sites where required.