Temporary Route Planner: Transport & Delivery Scheduling

Route Planner (Temporary)

The Best Connection Recruiting – on behalf of a leading Builders Merchants in Walsall. Temporary: 4-8 weeks.

Our client is one of the Midlands' leading suppliers of building, landscaping, civil, and DIY materials.

The Best Connection is recruiting a Route Planner to join a busy transport team at their Walsall branch on a temporary basis (4-8 weeks). This is a fast‑paced and varied role, where you will play a key part in ensuring the efficiency of transport operations and supporting overall branch performance.

• Coordinate daily delivery schedules for branch vehicles, including HGVs with HIAB cranes
• Liaise with depot managers to ensure efficient inter‑branch planning
• Work closely with yard staff to ensure correct loading of vehicles
• Manage routing to maximise delivery efficiency and vehicle capacity
• Monitor dispatch of all deliveries from the yard
• Organise inter‑branch stock transfers
• Maintain accurate transport paperwork and filing systems
• Assist with driver holiday/absence planning and adjust schedules accordingly
• Balance yard and warehouse workloads to ensure timely vehicle loading
• Handle delivery‑related customer queries and complaints professionally
• Manage vehicle breakdowns and arrange repairs with external providers
• Ensure all transport activities comply with Road Transport Directive, Working Time Directive (WTD), and Drivers' Hours Regulations
• Maintain awareness of VOSA regulations
• Support vehicle defect reporting and repair coordination
• Oversee required inspections (6‑weekly checks, LOLER inspections, etc.)

• Previous experience in a logistics or route planning environment
• Strong knowledge of the West Midlands geography (Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley – wider regions desirable)
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy transport environment
• Strong communication skills with a customer‑focused approach
• Good level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel

• CPC qualification
• Experience with HIAB vehicles
• Knowledge of routing software
• Understanding of building materials and load planning

• High levels of energy, drive, and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• Team player with a proactive attitude
• Confident decision‑maker in a fast‑paced environment