Job Description

As a Transport Planner, you will support the Operations team by proactively managing the daily route planning of our transport fleet, ensuring maximum utilisation.
The role is based in Claydon and you will be responsible for coordinating and optimising the movement of plant equipment to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and safe transportation.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage the planning, routing, and logistics of Low Loaders and Sprayers to optimise efficiency.
Proactively manage and address any necessary changes based on demand.
Ensure the transport plan is effectively communicated to all relevant parties.
Schedule and coordinate daily store runs to refuel equipment at Toppesfield sites.
Work with external transport suppliers to secure adequate coverage at the best possible rates.
Monitor and schedule inspections, MOTs, servicing, and driver holidays.
Identify operational challenges, potential risks, and opportunities to enhance transport efficiency.
Maintain the haulage register for all externally sourced transport services.
Handle phone and email inquiries promptly and efficiently
Continuously seek improvements to enhance transport operations.
Update internal systems with fleet and plant records.
Prepare reports related to transportation planning.
Provide general administrative support for the Transport department.
Participate in the ‘Out of Hours’ rota, which requires being on call from 18:00-23:00 on a rota basis

The Ideal Candidate
Excellent Microsoft Office computer skills 
Good organisational skills. Able to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines, and the ability to deal with pressure in a professional manner
Continuous Improvement – Identify and create new and innovative ways of doing business and drive improvements.
A diligent, conscientious, analytical approach
High standard of administration skills
Plans and organises systematically yet flexibly to achieve objectives
Strong communication skills both verbal and written

25 Days holiday
Salary up to £33,000 + performance related bonus