Job Title: Transport Planner
Location: Wrexham Depot
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days, 06:00 – 18:00)
Salary: £34,000 per annum
About the Role
As a Transport Planner at Owens Group in Wrexham, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating vehicle,trailer, and driver movements to ensure optimal fleet utilization, cost-effective routing, and high standards of customer service. You will work within a fast-paced environment, managing daily traffic desks, monitoring driver performance, and maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
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Routing & Scheduling: Plan and allocate daily transport activities, routes, and drop schedules to meet customer delivery windows efficiently.
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Fleet & Driver Management: Oversee vehicle, trailer, and driver assignments; execute driver briefs and de-briefs daily.
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Operational Execution: Use transport management systems (e.g., Mandata / Stirling) and Excel to schedule journeys and loads, proactively tracking and minimizing late deliveries.
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Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours regulations, Working Time Directive (WTD),DVSA rules, and company safety procedures.
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Maintenance Coordination: Liaise with compliance and fleet engineering teams to ensure vehicles and trailers are available for scheduled inspections and MOTs.
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Communication & Support: Act as a key point of contact for drivers, internal depots, and external customers to resolve operational issues or delays.
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Resource Optimization: Arrange agency driver coverage when required to align with fluctuating workload demands.
Requirements & Qualifications
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Experience: Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Traffic Controller, or in a fast-paced 3PL transport environment.
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Systems Proficiency: Experience using transport management systems (e.g., Mandata, Stirling) alongside Microsoft Excel.
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Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK road transport legislation, Drivers' Hours, and WTD compliance.
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Geography: Solid UK geographical knowledge to build cost-effective routes.
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Key Attributes: Excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving ability under pressure, and a flexible "can-do" mindset.
Benefits & Career Progression
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Career Growth & Progression: Clear pathways for rapid career advancement within a leading nationwide logistics group, with structured support to progress into Senior Planner, Transport Management, or Operations Leadership roles.
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Professional Development: Ongoing internal and external training programs to enhance operational, leadership,and transport management skills.
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Work-Life Balance: Structured 4 on 4 off shift pattern providing predictable, regular days off.
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Competitive Package: £34,000 per annum with pension contribution and company benefit scheme
