Transport Planner
Our client is a family business with years of experience, within the building sector. They pride themselves with their knowledge and selling and delivering quality products. Our client is seeking a Transport Planner to join their Transport team, supporting the effective day-to-day running of the transport operation. Main DutiesThe Transport Planner is a key part of the operations, responsible for planning and coordinating daily deliveries to ensure customer orders are completed safely, legally, and on time. This position focuses on efficient route planning and maintaining clear communication with both customers and drivers. Working closely with the internal sales team, the Transport Planner ensures delivery commitments are realistic and aligned with the company''s customer promise, while maintaining full compliance with transport legislation. The role is central to upholding service standards, resolving delivery issues as they arise, and supporting the smooth, efficient day-to-day running of the transport function. The Transport Planner plans and schedules daily delivery routes in line with customer commitments and operational capacity, ensuring full compliance with drivers'' hours, Working Time Directive, vehicle weight limits, and site access requirements. Routes are planned to maximise fleet efficiency and fuel usage, while responding effectively to changes such as delays, breakdowns, or urgent delivery requests.This role involves regular communication with customers to ..... full job details .....
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