Driver Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate daily driver schedules, vehicle deliveries and collections.
• Allocate work to drivers, ensuring routes and schedules are organised efficiently.
• Coordinate vehicle movements between dealerships, customer locations and other sites as required.
• Liaise with drivers to communicate schedules, instructions and any changes to planned movements.
• Monitor progress throughout the day and respond to delays, cancellations or unexpected changes.
• Work closely with internal departments to prioritise vehicle movements and meet business requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements, driver allocations, deliveries and collections.
• Update internal systems and ensure relevant paperwork is completed accurately.
• Ensure drivers have the information and documentation required to complete their duties.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and make the best use of available driver resources.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Carry out any other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the business.
• Ideally, we are looking for:
• Previous experience in driver planning, transport planning, logistics or a similar coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Good geographical knowledge and the ability to plan efficient routes.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with drivers and colleagues.
• Good IT skills and confidence using computer systems to maintain records and update schedules.
• The ability to remain calm and work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• In return we’ll offer:
• As a permanent employee, you will be entitled to:
• 30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service
• Pension With Greenhous Contribution
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Will Writing Service
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Free Eye Tests For VDU Users
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• On-Site Parking (Site Specific)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program

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