Night Transport Planner

Saint Mellons (CF3)

Permanent

We are currently working in partnership with a forward-thinking logistics organisation who are looking to appoint a Night Transport Planner to support their 24/7 transport operation.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for overseeing overnight transport activity, ensuring deliveries run smoothly, and maintaining high standards of service, efficiency, and compliance.

Benefits:

• Salary of £30,000
• 22 days holiday + + 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Opportunity to join a growing business with exciting future plans
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Free onsite parking

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee all overnight transport operations, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed in line with schedules
• Monitor live vehicle activity using internal systems, ensuring routes are followed and performance is maintained
• Act as the main point of contact for drivers during the night shift, providing support and resolving issues in real time
• Manage and communicate any delays, disruptions, or operational challenges, ensuring minimal impact on service
• Provide accurate updates and ETAs where required, maintaining strong communication across operations
• Ensure efficient use of fleet resources, supporting effective routing and minimising downtime or unnecessary mileage
• Support vehicle readiness for the following day, including coordination of refuelling, charging, and availability
• Monitor and report on fleet performance, utilisation, and operational efficiency
• Ensure full compliance with transport regulations, including driver hours, working time, and safety requirements
• Conduct driver debriefs and ensure all incidents, defects, or compliance issues are reported and escalated appropriately
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and operational standards across all activities
• Provide a clear and structured handover to the day team, outlining overnight performance, issues, and priorities
• Work closely with planning and operations teams to ensure continuity between shifts
• Support and guide drivers and team members, promoting a professional and efficient working environment
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery

Essential Skills & Experience:

• MUST have previous experience within a transport planning or transport operations role
• Experience working within a logistics, distribution, or fleet environment
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, including driver hours and safety requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with drivers and operational teams
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Confident using transport or planning systems (TMS experience advantageous)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of overnight operations

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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