Job Specification: Transport Planner Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 (higher for highly qualified candidates) Working Hours: Ideally 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Team Structure: Office of 16 people Part of a team of 4 Working with 1 other router Managing 22 drivers, including some at external depots Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive coverage for transport planning Route up to 200 jobs per day Manage drivers handling 8-10 jobs per day Adapt to frequent changes with jobs being booked, changed or cancelled on the day Handle a high volume of phone calls from clients and resolve adhoc complaints Maximise drivers' time and efficiency with a commercial mindset Experience and Skills Required: Previous experience in waste management or transport planning in a commercial setting Ability to work under pressure and handle a high volume of calls Strong operational mindset with a focus on maximising efficiency Experience handling multi-collections and smaller lorries that do more drops is ideal Candidates from distribution planning are considered, but waste experience is preferred Ideal Candidate: Someone who can handle the dynamic nature of the role, with frequent changes and high-pressure situations Excellent communication skills, especially over the phone Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to managing routes and driver schedules