Night Transport Planner
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Saint Mellons (CF3)
Permanent
We are currently working in partnership with a forward-thinking logistics organisation who are looking to appoint a Night Transport Planner to support their 24/7 transport operation.
This is a key role within the business, responsible for overseeing overnight transport activity, ensuring deliveries run smoothly, and maintaining high standards of service, efficiency, and compliance.
Benefits:
Salary of £30,000
22 days holiday + + 8 bank holidays
Company Pension
Opportunity to join a growing business with exciting future plans
Supportive team environment
Ongoing development opportunities
Free onsite parking
Role Responsibilities:
Oversee all overnight transport operations, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed in line with schedules
Monitor live vehicle activity using internal systems, ensuring routes are followed and performance is maintained
Act as the main point of contact for drivers during the night shift, providing support and resolving issues in real time
Manage and communicate any delays, disruptions, or operational challenges, ensuring minimal impact on service
Provide accurate updates and ETAs where required, maintaining strong communication across operations
Ensure efficient use of fleet resources, supporting effective routing and minimising downtime or unnecessary mileage
Support vehicle readiness for the following day, including coordination of refuelling, charging, and availability
Monitor and report on fleet performance, utilisation, and operational efficiency
Ensure full compliance with transport regulations, including driver hours, working time, and safety requirements
Conduct driver debriefs and ensure all incidents, defects, or compliance issues are reported and escalated appropriately
Maintain a strong focus on safety and operational standards across all activities
Provide a clear and structured handover to the day team, outlining overnight performance, issues, and priorities
Work closely with planning and operations teams to ensure continuity between shifts
Support and guide drivers and team members, promoting a professional and efficient working environment
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery
Essential Skills & Experience:
MUST have previous experience within a transport planning or transport operations role
Experience working within a logistics, distribution, or fleet environment
Strong understanding of transport compliance, including driver hours and safety requirements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with drivers and operational teams
Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to resolving issues
Confident using transport or planning systems (TMS experience advantageous)
Ability to work independently and take ownership of overnight operations
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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Saint Mellons (CF3)
Permanent
We are currently working in partnership with a forward-thinking logistics organisation who are looking to appoint a Night Transport Planner to support their 24/7 transport operation.
This is a key role within the business, responsible for overseeing overnight transport activity, ensuring deliveries run smoothly, and maintaining high standards of service, efficiency, and compliance.
Benefits:
Salary of £30,000
22 days holiday + + 8 bank holidays
Company Pension
Opportunity to join a growing business with exciting future plans
Supportive team environment
Ongoing development opportunities
Free onsite parking
Role Responsibilities:
Oversee all overnight transport operations, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed in line with schedules
Monitor live vehicle activity using internal systems, ensuring routes are followed and performance is maintained
Act as the main point of contact for drivers during the night shift, providing support and resolving issues in real time
Manage and communicate any delays, disruptions, or operational challenges, ensuring minimal impact on service
Provide accurate updates and ETAs where required, maintaining strong communication across operations
Ensure efficient use of fleet resources, supporting effective routing and minimising downtime or unnecessary mileage
Support vehicle readiness for the following day, including coordination of refuelling, charging, and availability
Monitor and report on fleet performance, utilisation, and operational efficiency
Ensure full compliance with transport regulations, including driver hours, working time, and safety requirements
Conduct driver debriefs and ensure all incidents, defects, or compliance issues are reported and escalated appropriately
Maintain a strong focus on safety and operational standards across all activities
Provide a clear and structured handover to the day team, outlining overnight performance, issues, and priorities
Work closely with planning and operations teams to ensure continuity between shifts
Support and guide drivers and team members, promoting a professional and efficient working environment
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery
Essential Skills & Experience:
MUST have previous experience within a transport planning or transport operations role
Experience working within a logistics, distribution, or fleet environment
Strong understanding of transport compliance, including driver hours and safety requirements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with drivers and operational teams
Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to resolving issues
Confident using transport or planning systems (TMS experience advantageous)
Ability to work independently and take ownership of overnight operations
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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