Transport Planner

Job DescriptionDuties and Responsibilities Responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the transport department. Previous HGV experience is essential for this role. Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles to help effectively deliver our building supplies/plumbing and heating products.Responsibility for all the dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislations, and procedures to do with tachographs.Managing, monitoring, and developing a team of driversInvolvement in strategic development and improvementsEnsuring that all vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.Maintain accurate administrative records.Appraising staff performance and all disciplinary issues that may arise.Responsibility for all health and safety issues of fleetLiaising with yard operatives to ensure correct products, quantities, locations, and timings.Liaising with the warehouse manager as well as the yard manager.This role will involve working 1 in 3 Saturday mornings.Skills and Qualifications Experience in the merchant industry would be preferable.Planning all vehicle routes run by a manual process so excellent knowledge of the local area is essential.Proven track record in managing a fleet in a fast-paced environment.Experience of effectively running a successful transport functionExcellent customer service skillsBenefitsIn return, you can be a part of the UKs leading independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:A competitive pay package.Generous discretionary bonus schemeSubstantial staff discountsTraining and development opportunitiesHoliday scheme which rewards length of servicePerkbox discountsContributory pension schemeFinancial Planning SupportCycle to work scheme.Free parking Enhanced MaternityEnhanced PaternitySubstantial Employee DiscountEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health SupportMKM is the leading independent builders merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 134 branches and over 3100 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the MKM family for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

Created: 2025-07-04