Transport Planner – Andover
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:30am–8:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Andover, SP10
Work Location: In person
The Role
An established and growing business within the fit-out and construction industry is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join its busy logistics operation in Andover.
This is a key role within the transport team, responsible for the daily planning and routing of the company’s delivery fleet while acting as the vital link between drivers, sales, transport and customers.
The main objective is simple: ensure every delivery reaches site on time and in full, while operating the fleet as efficiently as possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and route the daily delivery schedule for the company’s own fleet.
- Communicate with drivers throughout the day and provide ongoing support.
- Liaise with the sales team regarding deliveries, timings and customer requirements.
- Organise additional and external transport where required, including pallet network deliveries.
- Arrange driver cover, including agency and temporary drivers.
- Prepare the following day’s routing, checking weights, delivery dates and any special requirements.
- Organise collections from suppliers and customer sites.
- Manage communication and feedback between drivers and the sales team.
- Consolidate orders and produce an efficient loading and delivery plan for the following day.
- Manage delivery issues and associated documentation, ensuring issues are communicated and resolved promptly.
- Ensure drivers arriving for collections are correctly booked in and prepared.
- Book deliveries and collections, including any specific or special requirements.
- Complete driver and vehicle information following the routing process, including start times, vehicle allocation and paperwork.
- Maintain accurate records relating to transport and delivery activity.
- Ensure transport operations remain efficient, compliant and customer-focused.
About You
The successful candidate will have previous experience within transport planning, logistics or fleet operations, with strong organisational and communication skills.
Essential:
- Previous experience in logistics and route planning.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of transport compliance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
- A strong commitment to customer service and operational efficiency.
- Ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable:
- Experience using Merlin transport software.
- Experience using MaxOptra routing software.
- Previous experience planning a multi-vehicle delivery fleet.
What’s on Offer
- £35,000 – £40,000 salary
- Monday–Friday working pattern
- No weekend working
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Company events
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Opportunity to join an established and growing logistics operation
If you have experience in transport planning, route planning or fleet coo
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Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
