Logistics and Transport Planner - Middlesbrough
Chase and Holland Recruitment Ltd Middlesbrough
A well established client for Chase & Holland are recruiting an exceptional and broad role based in Hull for a Transport and Logistics Planner. This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone who has experience of working within a shipping and wholesaling environment, for example with a Shipping Agent or Shipping Chandler business.
Prior working knowledge of this kind of operation would be extremely preferential, but not essential.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Transport Planning & Coordination- Plan, schedule, and allocate vehicles and drivers to meet delivery deadlines and customer requirements.
- Optimise routes to maximise efficiency and minimise fuel usage and operating costs.
- Coordinate with warehouse, sales, and customer service teams to ensure seamless transport operations.
- Monitor live operations and respond to changes or issues in real time.
- Ensure all transport operations comply with DVSA regulations and O-Licence undertakings.
- Monitor drivers’ hours and working time in line with EU Drivers’ Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive.
- Oversee vehicle inspections, defect reporting, maintenance scheduling, and MOT compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of driver CPC training, tachograph data, and vehicle compliance checks.
- Work with the Transport Manager to prepare for DVSA audits and inspections.
- Allocate drivers and ensure they are fully briefed with job details and compliance requirements.
- Liaise with drivers on daily operations, resolving issues promptly.
- Maintain driver records, including licences, qualifications, and training.
- Ensure vehicle insurance, tax, and roadworthiness documentation are up to date.
- Produce daily, weekly, and monthly transport performance reports.
- Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, fuel consumption, and compliance metrics.
- Maintain transport and compliance documentation to meet legal and audit requirements.
- Support accident investigations and incident reporting procedures.
If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Transport and Logisitcs Planner opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.
***Please note, only candidates with indefinite leave to work and remain can be considered for this role***
North London Dental CentreMiddlesbrough
standard of personal hygiene
Enrolled on or planning to enrol on a GDC-approved dental nurse training course
Up-to-date vaccinations including Hepatitis B
Clear and current DBS check
Getting Here Located in Hookstone Chase, the practice is easily...
Chase and Holland Recruitment LtdRipon, 32 mi from Middlesbrough
A well established client for Chase & Holland are recruiting an exceptional and broad role based in Hull for a Transport and Logistics Planner. This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone who has experience of working within a shipping...
WSPNewcastle upon Tyne, 35 mi from Middlesbrough
Transport Planner based in the North of England specialising in business case development and appraisal for active and sustainable transport schemes.
• Manage a range of transport projects or tasks focusing on business case development and appraisal...