Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Location: Stowmarket, IP14 2ED
Annual Salary: Competitive depending on experience 
Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm

We’re looking for a Transport Planner to take charge of concrete deliveries in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll be of our scheduling operations, ensuring every delivery runs smoothly and every customer is satisfied.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong Leadership and Communication skills
• IT proficiency
• An eye for detail, accuracy, and organisation
• Proactive attitude and the ability to make decisions under pressure

Benefits:

• Company Pension Scheme
• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a Christmas shutdown.
• Employee discount on our products
• Death In Service Benefit (after successful probation)
• Training and Staff Development
• Employee Referral Programme
• Be part of a stable, independent concrete supplier in the Eastern Region.
• Contribute to a business delivering concrete to Sizewell C, one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, supporting clean energy and regional growth.

Key Responsibilities of the Transport Planner:

• Coordinate and schedule daily concrete deliveries.
• Timely and accurate input of all customer concrete orders into the system.
• Respond promptly to all customer queries and complaints.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide support for major contracts and schemes, focusing on production and transport capacity planning.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Liaise daily with relevant parties to inform them of their work schedules.
• Maintain and update batching plant spreadsheets
• Plan and despatch customer orders in a cost-effectively.
• Conduct month-end stocktakes as required.
• Liaise with the Vehicle Workshop Manager regarding truck maintenance schedules.