Job Description:

Logistics Planner
£28,000 – £38,000 DOE
Mid Kent
Office based role 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Logistics Planner to join a well-established organisation based in Mid Kent.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within logistics, transport or a construction-related environment and be confident coordinating HGV operations in a busy, fast-paced setting.

Duties Include:

• Take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of a fleet of HGVs transporting specialist plant, machinery and related equipment.
• Organise driver and vehicle allocation in line with daily operational demands, ensuring resources are used as effectively as possible.
• Work closely with customers, site contacts and internal teams to ensure collections and deliveries are arranged and completed on schedule.
• Keep track of vehicles throughout the working day and deal promptly with any delays, breakdowns, changes or last-minute requirements.
• Ensure transport operations are carried out within all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including drivers’ hours, working time and Operator Licence obligations.
• Produce and manage daily transport plans, delivery information and associated paperwork, keeping records accurate and up to date.
• Maintain regular contact with drivers, providing them with relevant instructions, route information and updates as plans change.
• Look for ways to improve the efficiency of the transport operation, including better vehicle utilisation, reduced unnecessary mileage and lower operating costs.
• Record key transport information and provide support with performance monitoring and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the wider transport and operations function to maintain a dependable, safe and well-organised service.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics planning or coordination position.
• A background in arranging HGV movements, ideally within construction, plant, highways, heavy haulage or a similar logistics environment.
• Good knowledge of transport legislation, including drivers’ hours and working time requirements.
• Strong understanding of UK geography and road networks.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing requirements.
• Confident communicator with a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and relevant transport or scheduling systems.
• Able to think on your feet, prioritise effectively and make sound decisions in a busy operational environment.

This role is being handled by Chloe Wadhams & Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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