Transport manager Work, Jobs in Bedford, Bdf (with Salaries)

Transport Planning Manager
Star Platforms Ltd —Dunstable
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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7d
Transport Manager
Cardinalis Concrete —Cottenham
- £42,000.00 - £51,925.72 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
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6d
Transport Operations Manager
Greggs —Kettering
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Depot Manager Huntingdon
Kelling Group Limited. —Huntingdon
- From £43,200 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
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9d
Assistant Transport Manager
Stobart —Kettering
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Assistant Depot Manager
Blok N Mesh —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Forklift
- Supervising experience
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3d
Transport Manager
JD.COM INTERNATIONAL UK LTD —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
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Transport Manager
M O'Brien Group —St Albans
- Leadership
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Transport Shift Manager PM
GXO Logistics —Kettering
- Up to £40,314 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Transport Shift Manager
GXO Logistics —Milton Keynes
- Up to £40,560 a year
- Full-time
- Food service experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Transport Training Manager
JD.COM INTERNATIONAL UK LTD —Milton Keynes
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Travel
- Mentoring
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Transport Manager - UK and Europe
Pattern —Northampton
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
General Manager, Contract Logistics
DSV —Northampton
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Annual leave
Transport Shift Manager, Nights
GXO Logistics —Luton
- Up to £39,500 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Logistics Manager - RBAT
Red Bull Technology Group —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
13d
Critical Transport Lead
Expleo —Stevenage
- Project management
- No travel
2d
Airside Ramp Team Leader- NIGHTS - Luton Airport
Swissport International AG —Luton
- £16.53 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- English
- Travel
10h
Airside Ramp Team Leader - Luton Airport
Swissport International AG —Luton
- £16.53 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- English
- Travel
10h
3.5T Driver - Lead Driver
Currys —Milton Keynes
- £31,894 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Road Logistics Sales Account Manager
Kuehne+Nagel —Milton Keynes
- Customer service
- Employee assistance programme

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Transport Planning Manager

Star Platforms Ltd -
Dunstable

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Resource allocation planning
Operations management
Transport schedule optimization
Customer service
Delivery scheduling
Route planning
Logistics
Internal department liaison
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Team management
Operational strategy development
Transport experience
Transport scheduling
Communication skills
Operations leadership experience

Full job description

Transport Planning Manager

Location: Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire
Reporting to: Operations Director

Join Star Platforms

Star Platforms is one of the UK's leading powered access specialists, providing high-quality equipment and exceptional customer service to customers across the construction, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

We are looking for an experienced Transport Planning Manager to lead our transport planning function, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective delivery and collection of hire equipment while maintaining outstanding service levels for our customers.

This is a key operational management role responsible for leading the Planning Team, driving transport efficiency and ensuring vehicle, driver and route utilisation are optimised to support the needs of the business.

The Role

As Transport Planning Manager, you will lead and develop the Planning Team, ensuring the effective scheduling of deliveries and collections while balancing customer requirements, operational efficiency and cost control.

Working closely with the Hire Fleet Operations Manager, Engineering teams and Customer Service colleagues, you will play a critical role in ensuring equipment reaches customers safely, on time and in the most efficient manner possible.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Transport Planning Team.
Ensure the cost-effective and on-time delivery and collection of hire equipment.
Lead the planning team in developing and optimising transport routes to maximise vehicle utilisation, operational efficiency and customer service performance.
Develop, implement and monitor planning standards, processes and KPIs to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Manage the day-to-day activities of the planning team, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet customer and business requirements.
Maintain effective communication with drivers throughout the day to manage live operational activity and changing priorities.
Monitor transport performance, vehicle utilisation and route efficiency.
Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews and coaching sessions with team members.
Build a positive, customer-focused and high-performing team culture.
Work closely with internal departments to ensure a coordinated and efficient service.
Support the resolution of customer issues and service challenges.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service levels, productivity and operational performance.

About You

You will be an experienced transport, logistics or planning professional with a proven track record of managing operational teams and delivering excellent service performance.

Essential

Previous experience in a transport planning, logistics or operational planning role.
Experience leading and managing a planning or operational team.
Strong understanding of route planning, vehicle utilisation and resource allocation.
Knowledge of transport compliance and operational best practice.
Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and transport planning systems.

Desirable

Experience within the hire, powered access, plant hire, construction or logistics sectors.
Knowledge of equipment delivery and collection operations.
CPC qualification or equivalent transport-related qualification.

We Offer:

· Competitive Salary

Company Profit Share Scheme
Generous Holidays: 25 days annual leave + your birthday off + bank holidays
Wellbeing Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, health cash plan, and life assurance
Career Progression: Excellent career stability and progression prospects
Additional Perks: Free parking, Cycle2Work scheme, and more

This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday. Apply now and take the next step in your career email cv to [email protected]

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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