Senior Transport Operations Planner. Job in Stockport LilyLifestyle Jobs

Senior Transport PlannerLocation: StockportSalary: Circa 35,000 (DOE)Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (with evening & weekend on-call cover on a rota basis)

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join a busy and well-established transport operation in Stockport. This is a key role within the operations team, responsible for planning and coordinating a general haulage fleet while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strong commercial performance across both rigid and articulated vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate transport resources effectively to ensure smooth daily operations and maintain service levels
• Adjust transport plans in response to operational changes, delays, or unexpected issues
• Communicate clearly with drivers regarding job allocations, updates, and end-of-day debriefs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, always ensuring a high level of service
• Identify and develop opportunities to work with new customers and approved sub-contractors
• Make sound commercial decisions when allocating work to sub-contractors
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are scheduled correctly and remain compliant with legal requirements
• Accurately update and maintain transport management system (TMS) records
• Work closely with internal departments to support smooth and efficient operations
• Provide out-of-hours support on a rota basis via telephone
• Carry out general administrative duties to support the wider team

Job skills required

• Strong understanding of driver hours and transport compliance regulations
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities
• Comfortable working under pressure in a busy environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and transport systems
• A team player who can also work independently when required
• Ability to build strong working relationships with drivers, customers, and suppliers

Package and benefits

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking

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