Zachary Daniels
Transport Planning Manager
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Transport Planning Manager
Transport Planning Manager | Logistics | N. Wales / Cheshire Border | c£45k
Working Hours Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday mornings on call for escalations.
About the Opportunity
An established and growing business within the distribution sector is seeking an experienced Transport Planning Manager / Senior Transport Planner to lead its transport planning operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional looking to:
- Take ownership of a busy logistics function
- Manage a high-performing planning operation
- Play a key role in driving operational efficiency and customer service
Working as part of the senior operations team, you will oversee the daily movement of equipment across multiple customer sites, ensuring:
- Vehicles and drivers are utilised effectively
- Highest standards of compliance, safety, and service are maintained.
The Role
This is a hands-on management position combining:
- Strategic planning
- Day-to-day operational oversight
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the transport planning function
- Improving processes
- Supporting a team of planners and drivers
- Ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently, and on time
You will also:
- Identify opportunities to improve fleet utilisation and reduce transport costs
- Enhance customer satisfaction
Key Responsibilities
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- Lead the day-to-day transport planning operation for a busy fleet
- Plan and coordinate vehicle movements to maximise fleet utilisation and operational efficiency
- Manage daily workloads, prioritising:
- Urgent customer requirements
- Changing operational demands
- Support, mentor, and develop transport planning staff while maintaining strong communication with drivers
- Monitor vehicle tracking systems and respond proactively to:
- Delays
- Breakdowns
- Operational issues
- Ensure compliance with:
- Operator Licence requirements
- Driver Hours Regulations
- Working Time Directive
- All relevant transport legislation
- Liaise with workshop and maintenance teams to:
- Coordinate servicing schedules
- Maximise vehicle availability
- Build strong relationships with customers to ensure:
- A professional and responsive service at all times
- Produce transport performance reports and monitor KPIs relating to:
- Utilisation
- Service levels
- Operational efficiency
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across:
- Transport planning processes
- Fleet operations
- Work closely with senior management to support:
- Business growth
- Operational planning
About You
We’re looking for an experienced transport professional who combines:
- Strong operational knowledge
- Excellent leadership and planning skills
You will have:
Experience
- Minimum 3+ years in a Transport Planning Manager / Senior Transport Planner or similar role
- Experience in one of the following sectors (preferred):
- Construction
- Heavy haulage
- Logistics
- Fleet operations
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Technical Competencies
- Deep understanding of UK transport legislation, including:
- Operator Licence compliance
- Driver Hours Regulations
- Working Time Directive
- Strong geographical knowledge and route planning expertise
Behavioral & Soft Skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance:
- Customer service
- Compliance
- Operational efficiency
Technical Skills
- Good IT proficiency, including:
- Transport management systems
- Microsoft Office
- Proactive approach with:
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strong decision-making
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary بستهاه به تجربه
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday mornings on call (on-site)
- Opportunity to lead an established transport operation in a growing business
- Genuine career progression and professional development
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
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