Transport Planner

Fleet & Transport Planner (m/w/d)

Location: Hendon Dock, Sunderland
Hours: Mon–Fri, 08:30–17:00 (with 1 in 4 weekends on call)

About the Role

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Fleet & Transport Planner to join our team. This is a key position ensuring our nationwide fleet operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with UK transport and ADR regulations. You’ll be the link between our drivers, hauliers, front office, and sales teams—keeping everything moving while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning fleet maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs.
• Ensuring full compliance with MOT, ADR, VOSA, and safety standards.
• Managing costs and finding ways to improve efficiency.
• Planning and scheduling transport across the UK for bulk liquids and packaged materials.
• Liaising daily with sales and customer service to meet client needs.
• Supporting drivers and subcontractors, ensuring health & safety procedures are followed.
• Monitoring customer tanks and arranging timely deliveries or collections.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Experience in fleet management, transport planning, or logistics.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance schedules and UK transport legislation.
• IT skills, ideally including SAP and Excel.
• Excellent communicator, confident working under pressure.
• CPC qualification (or working towards one) would be a plus.
• Flexibility to support occasional weekend work.

Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a busy and growing business. You’ll work with a supportive team, take on varied responsibilities, and help shape efficient and sustainable transport operations.