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Transport Planner
Construction Plant Hire Industry
Wembley
We are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a dynamic and fast-paced transport team, supporting the scheduling, vehicle planning, and driver coordination for the nationwide movement of heavy plant machinery across construction sites in the UK.
The Candidate:
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Proven experience in transport route planning, ideally within the construction, plant hire, or heavy machinery sector.
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Strong understanding of HGV operations and relevant transportation regulations.
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Ability to manage time effectively, especially when under pressure or facing tight deadlines.
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Confident with Transport Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional approach to internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
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Knowledge of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations.
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Familiar with vehicle maintenance scheduling and compliance checks.
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Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
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A full, valid UK driving licence.
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Previous experience in the construction or plant sector is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
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Efficiently manage and plan the movement of plant machinery to and from sites across the UK.
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Coordinate HGV deliveries and collections in line with project deadlines and customer requirements.
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Work closely with site managers and project teams to align transportation needs with site activity.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, drivers, and third-party logistics providers.
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Ensure all delivery documentation is accurately issued, collected, and verified.
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Proactively resolve transportation issues or delays by communicating with relevant parties and adjusting plans accordingly.
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Monitor performance of service providers and ensure SLA compliance.
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Ensure full compliance with health and safety, environmental, and transport regulations.
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Maintain accurate transport operation records, logs, and reports.
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Support the development of new transport systems, including tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota where required.
If you have experience as a Transport Planner and want to join a well-established business in the construction plant hire industry, apply via the link.
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