Transport Planner

Location: Watford

Salary: 32,000 - 34,000

Summary:
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and adaptable Transport Planner to join our busy multi-drop distribution operation covering London and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for planning efficient delivery routes, managing daily transport activities and ensuring compliance.

This is a Monday - Friday role, working Monday - Thursday 10am - 7pm and Friday 9am - 6pm (1 hour break).

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan multi-drop delivery routes to maximise efficiency and meet customer service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance to legislative requirements including Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Work closely with the team of Drivers, conducting briefs and de-briefs, managing their workloads and resolving any driver queries.
• Support the Transport Manager with compliance, audits and reporting.
• Liaise with the wider team to support transport activities and ensure that an excellent service is delivered to customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery performance and route efficiency.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a planning role within a fast-paced transport operation, ideally within a multi-drop environment.
• Good geographical knowledge of London and the South of England.
• Knowledge of UK road transport regulations.
• Good IT skills including use of Excel and transport management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise with internal and external teams to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• High levels of organisation and problem-solving skills.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.