Transport Planner - HGV Fleet

Transport Planner HGV Fleet Location:Washington, North East Salary: £30,000 + Pension Working hours 7.30am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday Are you an experienced Transport Planner with a strong background in HGV fleet planning, route optimisation and transport compliance? We''re recruiting on behalf of a well-established business looking for a proactive and organised planner to coordinate the day-to-day transport operation and maximise fleet efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in transport planning, fleet scheduling, driver management and HGV logistics who is looking to join a busy and growing operation. Role As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the daily movement of HGV vehicles, ensuring customer requirements are met while maintaining compliance with UK transport legislation and company procedures. Working closely with drivers, customers and the workshop team, you''ll ensure vehicles are utilised efficiently, routes are optimised and all transport activities run smoothly. Key Responsibilities Plan and schedule daily HGV vehicle movements to maximise fleet utilisation. Allocate work to drivers while ensuring compliance with drivers'' hours and Working Time Directive regulations. Optimise delivery routes to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Monitor vehicle availability and coordinate with the workshop regarding servicing, MOTs and planned maintenance. Liaise with drivers throughout the day, ..... full job details .....