Transport Planning Manager

Position:
Transport Planning Manager

Location:

Somerset  
Salary:
£50,000-£60,000 depending on skills, experience and qualifications

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

The Transport Planning Manager Opportunity
We’re looking for a solid Transport Planning Manager to join our growing family-owned logistics business here in Somerset.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage a team of six Transport Planners and take charge of our nationwide transport operation. You’ll make sure we keep delivering great service to our customers while getting the best out of our fleet in a busy 24/7 environment.
About the Operation
Multi-temperature fleet of 60+ vehicles
70 + drivers
UK-wide deliveries plus European import and export work
Mainly food logistics – dairy, meat, ready meals, beverages and confectionery
Family-owned business with a proper supportive culture
We’re continuing to invest and grow
 Key responsibilities of the transport planning manager
Lead, coach and develop the team of Transport Planners
Take ownership of daily planning and route optimisation across the UK
Get the maximum out of our fleet while maintaining high service levels
Make sure we stay fully compliant with Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive and all UK transport regulations
Keep a close eye on KPIs, customer service standards and vehicle utilisation
Work closely with drivers, the warehouse team and customers
Manage delivery schedules, collections and trailer movements
Keep pushing for better ways of working in planning
What we’re looking for in a transport planning manager
Previous experience as a Transport Planning Manager, Senior Transport Planner or in a similar transport operations role
Good people management skills – you’re comfortable leading and supporting a team
Strong working knowledge of UK transport operations and compliance
Solid understanding of Drivers’ Hours regulations and tachograph rules
Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK road network
Experience planning with articulated vehicle fleets
Commercially minded, well organised and practical
Confident using Transport Management Systems and Microsoft Office What’s on offer for the transport planning manager
Up to £60,000 salary
Monday to Friday working pattern (8am–5pm)
Real chance to make your mark in a growing business
Supportive, family-oriented working environment
Mobile phone

This role would suit an experienced Transport Planning Manager, Senior Transport Planner, Transport Supervisor or Transport Operations Manager who’s ready for the next step and wants to work for a proper UK family logistics business.

If this Transport Planning Manager sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you