Transport planner Work, Jobs in Loughborough, Lec (with Salaries)

Transport Planner
Roberts Travel Group —Coalville
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
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Transport and Sub Contraction Planner
GXO Logistics —Nottingham
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Freight Coordinator
Viterra —Eastwood
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Service Coordinator
Veolia ES (UK) Limited —Hinckley
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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6h
Operations and Transport Planner
IPS —Coalville
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Warehouse experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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11h
Transport Coordinator
First Fence —Swadlincote
- £28,500 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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6d
Graduate Planner
Fisher German —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Up to £27,612 a year
- Travel
- Communication skills
Same Day Transport Planner
Bow Distribution —Riddings
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Materials Planner
JCB —Derby
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Gym membership
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13d
Transport Planner
ICT Express Ltd —Tamworth
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
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3h
Traffic Planner
RXO, Inc. —Derby
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Support Planner
Framework Housing Association —Nottingham
- £27,938 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Transport Coordinator
Gist Limited —Nuneaton
- Up to £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d
Transport Planner
Great Bear —Lutterworth
- £33,591 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Utilities Planner
Network Plus —Lutterworth
- £28,600 a year
- Communication skills
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NEPTS Controller & Planner
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust —Nottingham
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
9d
Service Driver
Welfare4Hire Limited —Leicester
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Travel
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8h
Intermodal Transport Planner
Maritime Transport —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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4d
Business Case Lead / Business Case Manager - Defence
Turner & Townsend —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
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Transport Coordinator - 12 Month FTC
Gist Limited —Nuneaton
- Up to £33,000 a year
- Day shift
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d

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Transport Planner

Roberts Travel Group -
Coalville

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Customer service call handling
Stakeholder collaboration
Transport schedule optimization
Customer service
Delivery scheduling
Stakeholder liaison
Route planning
UK GDPR
Logistics
Internal department liaison
Complaint handling
Microsoft Office
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Continuous improvement
Organisational skills
Computer skills
Drivers' Hours Regulations
Customer interaction
Transport experience
Transport scheduling
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Job Title

Transport Planner – Passenger Travel Solutions (PTS)

Hours

37.5 hours per week, 09.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday

Role Summary

As a Transport Planner for Passenger Travel Solutions (PTS), part of Roberts Travel Group, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimising school transport services to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of operations. You will review existing transport routes, develop and implement route amendments, manage service changes arising from road closures and other operational disruptions, and coordinate transport logistics to meet contractual and customer requirements.

Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will use your organisational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgement to support service performance, maintain operational compliance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of transport planning processes. This role requires a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing operational demands while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside the Service Manager and Operations Team to review, plan and continuously improve school transport services.
Monitor planned and emergency road closures, implementing route diversions and timetable amendments where required.
Communicate service changes promptly to the Operations Team, transport operators, schools and customers.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date transport information across company systems and the website.
Administer school bus pass applications from initial enquiry through to allocation and distribution, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company policies.
Allocate bus passes in accordance with vehicle capacities and operational requirements.
Support the administration of the school transport system and provide general administrative assistance to the wider team.
Respond professionally and efficiently to customer enquiries and complaints via telephone and email, ensuring a high standard of customer service.
Produce and review recurring payment reports to ensure travel passes remain valid and customer accounts are up to date.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with schools, local authorities, stakeholders, transport operators and internal departments.
Promote Passenger Travel Solutions through the company website, school open events and other marketing initiatives where appropriate.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes, operational efficiency and customer experience.
Undertake any other duties necessary with the responsibilities of the role.

Key Targets & Performance Objectives

Ensure all transport routes are accurately maintained and updated to reflect operational requirements.
Effectively handle planned and unplanned road closures, ensuring all team members, operators and parents receive timely communications regarding diversions and timetable changes.
Acknowledge all new applications and enquiries within five working days and, wherever possible, resolve them within ten working days.
Maximise income on commercial school services with effective route planning and capacity management.
Support revenue growth by promoting Passenger Travel Solutions through digital channels and school open days.
Maintain accurate transport, customer and payment records in accordance with company procedures and GDPR requirements.
Deliver excellent customer service, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Minimum of three years' experience of route planning and transport scheduling within a passenger transport, logistics or scheduling role.
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle enquiries and complaints professionally.
Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other transport or planning software.
Good understanding of GDPR and the importance of handling confidential information appropriately.
Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a team.
Ability to build positive working relationships across all departments.

Desirable

Knowledge of transport management or route planning software.
Understanding of driver hours, transport legislation and operational compliance.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders including schools and local authorities.

Work Location: In person

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