Transport Planner

Description

CS 33734

Transport Planner

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

38,000 – 42,000

We're recruiting on behalf of a well–established name in renewable energy and anaerobic digestion (AD) for a Transport Planner who knows how to keep things moving.

The Role

Digestate doesn't wait around. Spreading windows close, weather turns, land availability shifts – and when a tanker's stuck instead of on the road, it costs time, money, and goodwill with contractors who want solutions, not excuses.

That's where you come in.

Working closely with the Transport Manager, you'll take the lead on day–to–day scheduling, driver communication, and contractor coordination – making sure digestate logistics run safely, compliantly, and on time. You'll be the calm, organised voice at the end of the phone when plans change at short notice, and a genuine ambassador for the business in how you deal with drivers, contractors, and colleagues alike.

What You'll Be Doing

Planning & Scheduling

Help plan daily and weekly schedules for digestate tankers, bulk tipper/walking floor loads, and low–loader machinery movesBuild routes that keep vehicles working and downtime to a minimum, while respecting spreading windows, weather restrictions, and land–bank availabilityAdjust schedules on the fly when breakdowns, weather, or contractor needs change the planDriver & Contractor Coordination

Be the first point of contact for internal drivers and external haulage contractorsKeep everyone in the loop with clear, timely communication on jobs and changesMake sure site rules, health and safety, and legal requirements around digestate and waste haulage are followedHelp drivers work through delays, access issues, and operational queriesKeeping Things Running

Keep an eye on daily operations and jump in to solve problems as they crop upLiaise with AD plant teams, spreading contractors, and drivers to coordinate collections and deliveriesSupport drivers through breakdowns and get repairs organised with maintenance providersStep up and take the reins on transport operations when the Transport Manager is on leaveCompliance & Records

Keep compliance documentation accurate – vehicle checks, maintenance records, and operational paperworkStay on top of environmental regulations, road transport law, and internal policySupport KPI reporting, audits, and ongoing improvements to how things are doneWhat You'll Need

Good IT skills – Excel, Outlook, telematics systems, and transport planning softwareA solid grasp of road transport legislation: WTD, drivers' hours, vehicle weights, operator licence requirementsBonus points for experience with digestate handling, agricultural haulage, waste movements, or ABP regulations – though it's not essentialTo apply for this position please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information.

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