Senior Transport Planner

Thrive in a fast-moving environment where quick thinking and strong planning skills make a real difference? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business in a senior role, overseeing transport operations, leading a team, and ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of plant and machinery across the region.

In the Senior Lead Transport Planner / Operations role, you will be:

• Overseeing and coordinating the daily planning and scheduling of plant and machinery movements
• Leading and supporting a small transport planning team, monitoring performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Supporting the Operations Director with operational planning, resource allocation, and workload management
• Acting as the key point of contact for operational issues, challenges, and escalations
• Working closely with drivers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery operations
• Ensuring full compliance with transport legislation, driver hours regulations, and company policies
• Managing complex logistical challenges and delivering effective solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Contributing to process improvements and driving operational excellence across the business

To be successful, you will need:

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics, fleet management, or a similar operational environment
  
• Proven leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience
• Strong organisational, planning, and decision-making skills
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure while managing competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good IT skills, including transport planning systems and Microsoft Office
• A solid understanding of transport compliance and driver hours legislation
  

This is a permanent, full-time position, Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours support (paid at an enhanced rate).

You'll be based in Caerwys, on a salary of £40,000 per annum depending on experience (flexible for the right candidate), plus company pension, on-site parking, and genuine progression into a senior operational leadership role.

If you are looking for a dynamic role where you can take ownership and make an impact, we want to hear from you.