Transport Planner

New Yesterday

Location: Rainham, RM13
Hours: Full Time – 7:00am to 5:00pm, with additional hours as required
Salary: £32,000

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Transport Planner to join our client’s successful team.

Who are they?

Our client is a well-established and growing business operating within the hire and waste management sector, supporting customers across the South East. With decades of industry experience, they have built a strong reputation for delivering reliable welfare and sanitation solutions to a range of sectors including construction, events, and commercial operations.

Benefits:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Long-term career progression opportunities
Varied and fast-paced role
Company pension
On-site parking

Duties of a Transport Planner:

Support the Transport Manager in the day-to-day running of the transport department
Plan and optimise daily vehicle routes for maximum efficiency and customer service delivery
Schedule vehicle movements across multiple sites throughout the South East
Monitor driver progress using tracking systems and respond to delays or changes in real time
Manage vehicle servicing, MOT and PMI schedules to ensure full compliance
Coordinate driver schedules, holidays, overtime and resource planning
Assist with driver performance management including attendance, punctuality, paperwork, and vehicle standards
Support driver development, mentoring, and one-to-one meetings
Assist with implementing and monitoring KPIs and transport procedures
Manage overtime sheets and related administration
Support out-of-hours rota planning and weekend/event resourcing
Assist with maintaining FORS Bronze accreditation and progressing to Silver
Support ISO and other business accreditations
Provide transport-related support and resolve escalations when required

What we would like from you:

Previous experience in a Transport Planner role is essential
Experience planning routes and coordinating multiple vehicles/drivers daily
Strong administration and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and leadership skills
CPC qualification would be advantageous
Experience using BigChange or similar transport planning software desirable
Previous knowledge of FORS and ISO standards beneficial
Experience working within waste management, plant hire, logistics or related sectors would be advantageous
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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Location:
Rainham
Salary:
£30,000 - £32,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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