Transport Planner

Location: Derbyshire

job

Title:

Transport Planner

Location:

Matlock, Derbyshire (Curzon Lodge Transport Hub)

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

About the Company & Role

Longcliffe Quarries Limited is a leading independent, family-owned mineral processing company that has supplied over one million tonnes of high-purity limestone products annually across the UK for nearly 100 years. We are seeking a proactive Transport Planner to join our busy office and manage the daily route scheduling for our specialized, 24/7 in-house fleet. This is a fast-paced desk where 95% of customer orders require next-day or same-day delivery.

Hours & Shift Pattern

* Standard

Shift: Typically 08:00 to 17:00 daily.

* Working Week:
Most likely Monday to Friday (5 days working, 2 days off).

* Key Responsibilities

* Route Planning:
Daily routing and scheduling for an in-house fleet of over 40 bulk powder tankers and heavy tippers.

* Backhaul Optimization:
Actively secure third-party return loads to maximize vehicle use and minimize unprofitable empty miles.

* Driver Allocation:
Coordinate daily shift rotas, start times, and activities for approximately 70 transport staff.

* Real-Time Tracking:
Monitor live deliveries using our in-house tracking systems and maintain constant driver communication.

* Contamination Control:
Follow strict loading matrices to eliminate product mixing risks across our high-purity powder fleet.

* Compliance Management:
Ensure all scheduled routes comply with Drivers’ Hours rules, Working Time Directives, and FORS Gold standards.

* Problem Solving:
Quickly resolve traffic delays and navigate heavy assets around local weight or height restrictions.

* Experience & Skills Required

* Transport Office Background:
Proven experience working as a planner in a fast-paced transport environment is essential.

* Sector Knowledge:
Prior experience planning heavy tippers, bulk aggregates, or powder tankers is highly preferred.

* Tipper & Backhaul

Skills:

Ideally possesses tipper experience (routing trucks into construction sites/quarries) and backhaul experience (booking return loads).

* Compliance Literacy:
Solid working knowledge of HGV compliance, driver regulations, and tachograph rules.

* Geographical Awareness:
Strong UK geographical knowledge to safely plan routes for heavy vehicle assets.

* Communication & IT:
Great communication skills for managing driver relations and confidence using transport planning software