Transport Planner - FTC until April 2027

Transport Planner - Bulk Distribution Fixed term contract until April 2027 with the possibility of going permanent Salary: £28-31,000 per annum depending on skills and experience Location: Coryton Shift Patterns: Tuesday - Saturday 13:00 - 21:00 (flexible when required) Business Area: Bulk Logistics Reporting Line: Transport Planning Shift Lead / Area Bulk Manager Job Purpose The Transport Planner supports the safe, efficient, compliant, and customer-focused delivery of Bulk LPG operations. The role is responsible for developing and managing daily transport plans, balancing safety, customer service, operational efficiency, compliance, vehicle utilisation, and cost. Key Responsibilities Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe planning decisions at all times. Develop, monitor, and adjust daily delivery plans to meet customer and operational requirements. Utilise planning systems and the Runbook to optimise routes, manage orders, and maintain service continuity. Monitor orders, telemetry, metered estates, customer data, and seasonal demand to support proactive planning. Manage aborts, fails, disruptions, and recovery activity to minimise run-outs and protect customer service. Maintain accurate system records, trip reconciliations, and planning data. Communicate effectively with drivers, Transport Controllers, Customer Services, Customer Engineering, and other stakeholders. Capture driver feedback, resolve transport-related customer issues, and drive continuous ..... full job details .....