Transport Planner

Job Description

Our client is a leading plant hire company and provider of specialist attachments to the construction industry across the UK and Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Planner in their office in Wembley. You would be a detail oriented, highly organised person joining an industry leading company that invests in its people as well as its products & services.

What Is On Offer

• Salary between £35,000 to £50,000
• 23 Days Annual Leave
• Access to discount 100's of high street stores and shops
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead nationwide plant deliveries with large HGV fleet.
• Plan & execute efficient plant machinery transport to sites.
• Coordinate delivery/collection (deadlines, vehicles, drivers).
• Manage resources for on-time, accurate deliveries.
• Collaborate with site managers for tailored transport.
• Monitor transport providers & resolve service issues.
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders (deliveries).
• Ensure compliance with health & safety/environmental regs.
• Maintain accurate transport operation records.
• Implement improved transport systems (tracking/reporting).
• Follow company policies & procedures.
• Resolve transport issues proactively (communication/solutions).
• Schedule vehicle maintenance with mechanics.
• Provide excellent customer service (phone & email updates).
• Liaise with internal/external departments.
• Handle data per DPA, GDPR & company policies.
  
  

Experience

• Transport route planning expertise.
• Strong organizational & problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in construction/heavy machinery transport
• Expertise in transport regulations & software
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Thrives under pressure & meets deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, & takes initiative.
• Strong administrative & MS Office skills
• Construction/plant sector experience a plus
  
  

If interested, please get in touch with Tom on 020 3008 5212 or click "Apply" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate's experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of , , , , , or belief.