Linehaul Operations Planner

Internal Recruitment – Linehaul Operations

Location:

Marston Gate

Contract:

Temporary to Perm

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00

Review:
Following the six‑month period, the role will be reviewed and advertised as a full‑time position.

We have an opportunity for an internal candidate to join the Linehaul Operations team on a temporary basis. The role is responsible for supporting daily operational activities, driver coordination, fleet management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Assigning drivers and vehicles to scheduled linehaul runs and ad‑hoc extra movements
• Printing scan sheets, run plans, and driver instructions (including agency drivers)
• Reporting and logging tyre defects on trucks and trailers
• Requesting agency cover for holidays, sickness, and additional collections
• Producing and managing the daily VOR report and overseeing fleet maintenance activity
• Liaising with the fleet maintenance team and third‑party providers for servicing and repairs
• Downloading vehicles and updating system records
• Building and amending tours using ROCS Operate/Manage
• Communicating throughout the day with drivers, providing updates to runs and changes as required
• Dispatching and debriefing drivers
• Uniform ordering
• Liaising with planning and scheduling teams for weekend and bank holiday tours
• Conducting agency inductions
• Managing email communications between stations, hubs, customers, and sales account managers
• Dealing with vehicle breakdowns and operational disruptions