Lead Transport Planner: Route Optimization & Team Growth

SRC Aggregates; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions company in Colchester is seeking a Transport Planner to ensure efficient planning and execution of transport orders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for optimizing fleet routing, building strong relationships with customers, and managing team performance. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential. This role offers competitive salary and requires commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed with solid organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate accountability.
• Commercially astute with a high degree of numeracy and IT knowledge.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal routing and efficiency of fleet utilization.
• Communicate with team members and customers for service delivery.
• Monitor driver's progress and re-route as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Route Optimization

Team Leadership

Customer Communication

Organizational Skills

Numeracy and IT Knowledge

Job description

A leading transport solutions company in Colchester is seeking a Transport Planner to ensure efficient planning and execution of transport orders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for optimizing fleet routing, building strong relationships with customers, and managing team performance. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential. This role offers competitive salary and requires commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.