Transport Planner
13 days ago
Manchester
Company Overview Depot Connect International (DCI) is a global leader in the Tank Container industry, dedicated to providing innovative storage, maintenance, cleaning, parts, and transportation services. We are committed to sustainability, safety, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that values collaboration and professional growth. Transport Planner Job Summary The Transport Planner is responsible for planning and controlling a dedicated fleet of approximately 15–20 vehicles, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective transport operations. The role includes day-to-day responsibility for driver costs and performance KPIs, while delivering high service levels and efficient vehicle utilisation. Key Responsibilities • Plan and manage daily and weekly transport activity for a fleet of 15–20 trucks, • Allocate vehicles and drivers to maximise utilisation and meet customer requirements, • Take ownership of assigned drivers, including day-to-day coordination and support, • Monitor and control driver-related costs (overtime, waiting time, inefficiencies), • Ensure all planned movements comply with transport regulations and company procedures, • Monitor live operations and re-plan in response to delays, breakdowns, or short-notice changes, • Communicate clearly with drivers, operations, customers, and the planning team, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within transport management systems Accountable for performance across the allocated fleet, including: • OTD (On Time Delivery), • Vehicle utilisation and reduction of empty running, • Driver cost control (overtime, waiting time, inefficiencies), • Compliance with ADR, driver hours, and company standards, • Ensure all transport plans meet health, safety, and compliance requirements, • Escalate any safety or compliance concerns immediately, • Experience in UK transport planning or logistics operations, • Confident managing a dedicated fleet and driver group, • Strong commercial awareness with a focus on cost control, • Ability to prioritise and make decisions in a fast-moving environment, • Good IT skills, including transport systems and Microsoft Office, • Full-time, depot-based role, • Shift work and flexibility may be required to support operations