Senior Fleet Planner - UK Operations

HireCrafts; Fleet; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in South East UK is seeking a (Senior) Fleet Planner to manage fleet operations efficiently. You'll ensure on-time delivery and cost control while adhering to UK transport regulations. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience in fleet or transport planning, along with strong problem-solving and IT skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with growth opportunities in an international setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a fleet or transport planner, ideally within UK road transport.
• Understanding of UK transport legislation and planning processes.
• Proficient in planning systems with solid IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily and weekly fleet and driver schedules.
• Optimize routes, capacity, and equipment utilization.
• Monitor KPIs, service levels, and operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with UK transport regulations.
• Support and mentor junior planners.

Skills

Fleet planning

UK transport legislation knowledge

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Planning systems proficiency

Job description

# (Senior) Fleet Planner – UK Operationsby in(Senior) Fleet Planner – UK Operations**Location:** South East UK | Ipswich### **Role overview**As a (Senior) Fleet Planner, you will be responsible for **planning, coordinating, and optimizing fleet and driver operations** within UK road transport. Your focus will be on **efficient utilization, on-time delivery, cost control**, and full compliance with UK transport regulations. At senior level, you will also support and guide junior planners.### **Key responsibilities*** Plan and manage daily and weekly fleet and driver schedules* Optimize routes, capacity, and equipment utilization* Coordinate with drivers, subcontractors, and UK-based customers* Monitor KPIs, service levels, and operational costs* Ensure compliance with UK transport regulations (drivers’ hours, tachograph, HGV rules)* Manage disruptions and provide effective operational solutions* Support and mentor junior planners (senior level)### **Your profile*** Experience as a fleet or transport planner, ideally within UK road transport* Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and planning processes* Stress-resistant, analytical, and solution-oriented* Confident communicator with strong decision-making skills* Proficient in planning systems; solid IT skills* Fluent in English,* Polish will be a big advantage### **What’s on offer*** Key role within UK operations* Competitive salary and benefits package* Growth opportunities within an international organization**Apply via the link below or email your CV to:**We’ll reach out to **selected candidates**. Don’t miss your chance to join an international logistics environment.ExperienceMin 2 years