Transport Planner
Construction Plant Hire Industry
Wembley
We are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a dynamic and fast-paced transport team, supporting the scheduling, vehicle planning, and driver coordination for the nationwide movement of heavy plant machinery across construction sites in the UK.
The Candidate:
* Proven experience in transport route planning, ideally within the construction, plant hire, or heavy machinery sector.
* Strong understanding of HGV operations and relevant transportation regulations.
* Ability to manage time effectively, especially when under pressure or facing tight deadlines.
* Confident with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional approach to internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
* Knowledge of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations.
* Familiar with vehicle maintenance scheduling and compliance checks.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
* A full, valid UK driving licence.
* Previous experience in the construction or plant sector is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
* Efficiently manage and plan the movement of plant machinery to and from sites across the UK.
* Coordinate HGV deliveries and collections in line with project deadlines and customer requirements.
* Work closely with site managers and project teams to align transportation needs with site activity.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, drivers, and third-party logistics providers.
* Ensure all delivery documentation is accurately issued, collected, and verified.
* Proactively resolve transportation issues or delays by communicating with relevant parties and adjusting plans accordingly.
* Monitor performance of service providers and ensure SLA compliance.
* Ensure full compliance with health and safety, environmental, and transport regulations.
* Maintain accurate transport operation records, logs, and reports.
* Support the development of new transport systems, including tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota where required.
If you have experience as a Transport Planner and want to join a well-established business in the construction plant hire industry, apply via the link.
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