transport planner Work, Jobs in chester (with Salaries)

Senior Operations Planner
Ambipar Site Services Ltd —Ruabon
- £39,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
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Transport Manager / Planner
Kingpin Recycling Ltd —Shrewsbury
- £32,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
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Material Planner
JCB —Wrexham
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
Transport Manager
Americold —Whitchurch
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
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Utilities Planner
Network Plus —Warrington
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Planner
Network Plus —Warrington
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Transport Planner
GXO Logistics —Birchwood
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
P6 Project Planner
Assystem —Crewe
- Project management
Transport Planner
E Tupling & Son —Warrington
- £31,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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13d
Supply Chain Network Planner
B&M Retail —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
Transport Manager
E Tupling & Son —Warrington
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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Transport Planner
Stobart —Appleton Thorn
- Up to £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Planner - Water - Warrington
Assystem —Warrington
- Management
- Project management
- Construction
Paraplanner
Benchmark Capital —Chester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
Senior, Principal or Associate Transport Planner
WSP —Liverpool
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Team management
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Senior Utilities Technician
Argent Energy —Ellesmere Port
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Transport Co-ordinator
Schenk Tanktransport —Widnes
- £35,129.00 - £36,182.87 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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6d
Production Planner
JD Doors Ltd —Winsford
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Data analysis skills
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12d
Principal Transport/Development Planner
WSP —Liverpool
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Planning Manager
Stobart —Appleton
- Up to £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Operations Planner

Ambipar Site Services Ltd
Ruabon

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£39,000 - £45,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Microsoft Excel
Operations management
Logistics
Microsoft Office
Profit & loss
Waste management
ADR
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

We are seeking a Senior Operations Planner who is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and optimisation of operational activities across the Industrial & Tanker planning functions.

The role ensures safe, compliant, and profitable service delivery by overseeing planning, transport operations, fleet compliance, and resource management.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Performance

Lead and manage daily operations across all divisions, ensuring efficient and seamless service delivery.
Take full ownership of P&L performance, driving profitability, cost control, and identifying growth opportunities.
Manage and develop operational teams, including managers, planners, drivers, and fitters.
Monitor workloads, prioritise activities, and ensure adequate staffing levels across all divisions.
Support recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of operational staff.
Promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency across the business.

Operations Planning & Scheduling

Oversee the planning and scheduling of daily and weekly operational activities, including industrial services and tanker transport.
Ensure effective allocation of staff, vehicles, equipment, and subcontractors to meet operational demands.
Drive optimisation of routes, schedules, and resource utilisation.
Manage dynamic re-planning in response to breakdowns, delays, or changing customer requirements.
Maintain on-call rotas and ensure adequate out-of-hours operational coverage.
Ensure all projects are delivered end-to-end, including planning, resourcing, and supervision.

Compliance, Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with all transport, environmental, and health & safety regulations.
Maintain oversight of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to safe systems of work.
Investigate incidents, issues, or non-compliance and implement corrective actions.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Act as a senior point of contact for customers regarding operational activities.
Ensure high levels of customer service, communication, and issue resolution.
Build strong internal relationships with Sales, Operations, and Maintenance teams.
Provide proactive updates on operational performance, delays, and service delivery.

Financial & Administrative Management

Manage operational budgets, spending, and cost control initiatives.
Support revenue growth through resource optimisation and service improvements.
Ensure all jobs are commercially valid, authorised, and documented.
Maintain accurate operational, transport, and compliance records.
Oversee purchase orders, disposal bookings, and operational documentation.

Main Accountabilities

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain a strong understanding of all company services and market conditions.
Monitor employee availability, including holidays and sickness, to maintain operational continuity.
Support cross-functional coverage where required.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong leadership and operational management experience.
Proven ability to manage budgets, P&L, and operational performance.
Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and operational/planning systems.
High attention to detail and compliance awareness.

Desirable

Experience in industrial services, logistics, waste management, or environmental services.
Experience with tanker operations or hazardous waste handling.
Knowledge of ADR, RAMS, and HSE compliance standards.

Behaviours & Attributes

Accountable, reliable, and results-driven.
Customer-focused with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Resilient and calm under pressure.
Proactive with a continuous improvement approach.
Flexible and adaptable, including participation in on-call requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £39,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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