Transport Planner

We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning and an interest to work within the recycling industry.

This position is responsible for planning and managing a designated region of our own commercial vehicle fleet, and working towards carefully defined transport budgets and targets.

Working in Daventry, the successful candidate will be part of a close team and under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage drivers & subcontractors remotely. 


• Produce and deliver a daily fleet schedule by depot.


• Review and develop the work volumes and fleet resource requirements


• Liaison with depot operations management.


• Assist with other day-to-day operational duties and problem solving.


• Provide a high level of professional service to ensure that orders are fulfilled and that excellent customer service is provided at all times..


• Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and Office Managers.


• Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably required


• Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community

Key Skills / Competencies

• Exceptional organisational skills


• High level of attention to detail and accuracy


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Self-motivated, ambitious, flexible and adaptable


• Works with integrity and confidentiality


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work within a fast paced office environment, and cope with pressurised circumstances.


• Experienced at managing and developing different relationships with both the internal and external stakeholders


• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative


• Excellent PC skills inc. Microsoft package skills.


• Experience of Transport Planning, preferably within the recycling industry


• Experience of KPI reporting to explain performance and target areas for improvement

Qualifications / Knowledge

• UK Geographical knowledge


• Financial knowledge in vehicle and driver costings


• Knowledge of providing transport freight quotations