Location: Sunbury

Salary: Up to £36,590

Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 7:00pm (Office based)

CTR Select are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our client based in Sunbury. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy logistics operation where you will be responsible for co-ordinating efficient, compliant and cost effective transport activities across depots and delivery networks.

You will play a key role in ensuring high service levels, operational efficiency and transport compliance, while promoting safe working practices and maintaining strong relationships with drivers, customers and suppliers.

• Plan and optimise vehicle routes for daily collections and deliveries
• Ensure all customer delivery requirements are met efficiently
• Act as the main point of contact for customers regarding transport operations
• Coordinate fleet vehicles and subcontractors to deliver cost-effective transport solutions
• Manage drivers on a daily basis, including driver debriefs
• Continuously review transport operations to improve efficiency and performance
• Support management of transport suppliers, subcontractors, agencies and fuel providers
• Assist with driver training programmes, including Driver CPC requirements
• Support driver, vehicle and trailer compliance checks
• Help manage in-cab technology and fleet systems
• Provide out-of-hours support for customers and drivers when required
• Assist with fleet management and Health & Safety compliance
• Provide flexibility to support shift cover, holidays and occasional weekend requirements

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner or Transport Coordinator role
• O-Licence knowledge or experience (essential)
• Understanding of the Working Time Directive and driver compliance systems
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Excel and Word)
• Excellent organisation and multitasking ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with drivers, management and suppliers
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing operational demands

If this Transport Planner role is of interest, please apply today or contact Esther Ward at the Egham office of CTR Select for more information.