Transport Planner

Description:

ROLE: Transport Planner
HOURS: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday - Friday
SALARY: £27,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience plus benefits
BENEFITS: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount
BASE: Alunet Systems, Ravenshead, WF13 3LN

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

We are delighted to be recruiting for an additional Transport Planner based at Alunet Systems part of the Eurocell Group of companies.

This role would suit an experienced Transport Planner who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Sitting at the heart of the transport operation, you'll combine route planning, driver management, and real-time problem solving to ensure services are delivered smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

WHAT OUR TRANSPORT PLANNERS DO:

Plan vehicle routes, collections, and trunking schedules to maximise operational efficiency and maintain high service levels
Manage daily workloads and liaise closely with Customer Service teams to ensure customer requirements are met
Act as the primary point of contact for transport-related issues, resolving operational challenges quickly and effectively
Ensure all vehicles are dispatched on time, prioritising urgent deliveries where required
Work closely with Warehouse teams to support effective vehicle loading and maximise vehicle utilisation
Manage driver communications, timesheets, holidays, and day-to-day resource planning
Ensure full compliance with all driver, vehicle, and transport regulations
Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules, MOTs, servicing, and breakdown support to minimise downtime
Promote a culture of compliance, health & safety, and operational excellence across the transport function
Support the wider management team across both transport and warehouse operations, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR TRANSPORT PLANNERS:

Previous experience in a transport planning or supervisory role
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and influence drivers
Confident working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities
Good geographical knowledge and understanding of transport compliance (tachographs / O-licence)
Strong organisational and IT skills
Positive, proactive approach with a team-focused mindset
FLT (Counterbalance) licence - desirable but not essential
WHAT WE OFFER OUR TRANSPORT PLANNERS:

You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year
Free Healthcare plan for all employees
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
Christmas shutdown
Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
Company Pension Plan
Employee discount on Eurocell products
Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers
A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career