Late Shift Transport Planner

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Late Shift Transport Planner - starting at £29,500 - £30,562 after a successful probation period</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Tonbridge | Permanent | Full-time or Part-time</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full-time: Monday–Friday, 5:30pm–1:30am</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Part-time: Monday–Friday, 5:30pm–9:30pm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Are you organised, calm under pressure and good at keeping things moving when plans change?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">PVC Building Supplies Ltd is looking for a Late Shift Transport Planner to join its busy Operations team in Tonbridge.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You’ll help plan and adjust delivery routes, support drivers and make sure the late shift runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Using MaxOptra route-planning software, you’ll organise and optimise delivery routes throughout the shift, responding quickly to delays, changes and operational issues.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your responsibilities will include:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Planning and adjusting delivery routes</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Coordinating with drivers and dispatch teams</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Resolving route issues and minimising disruption</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Keeping routing information and records accurate</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitoring route performance and identifying improvements</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Communicating changes clearly to drivers and colleagues</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Supporting wider transport and delivery operations</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Assisting with picking, packing and loading vans when required</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">The person</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You’ll need to be:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Highly organised with good planning and time-management skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Accurate and detail focused</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confident making decisions and solving problems</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A clear and professional communicator</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to learn new software quickly</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comfortable working independently and using your initiative</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Able to stay calm and accurate during busy shifts</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Aware of warehouse and operational health and safety</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience in logistics, transport, dispatch or route planning would be useful, but it is not essential.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience with MaxOptra, transport management systems or warehouse systems would also be an advantage.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">About PVC Building Supplies Ltd</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">PVC Building Supplies Ltd supports customers through reliable deliveries and efficient warehouse operations. The business operates extended warehouse hours to help ensure products reach customers when they need them.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What’s next?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you’re looking for a practical, fast-paced logistics role where your organisation and problem-solving skills can make a real difference, apply today.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Join PVC Building Supplies Ltd as a Late Shift Transport Planner</p>