Transport Planner

Are you ready to join a Company that really believes that people are the very heart of the business and really values your contribution? Due to the continued expansion of the business and increasing demands, we’re looking for a Transport Planner  who will thrive in a busy environment.

Reporting to the Regional Transport Manager, you'll be responsible for the delivery of effective and efficient transport routes across multiple Sunbelt Rentals depots for a number of drivers and vehicles up to an approximate maximum of 10 drivers or 8 vehicles.  You'll play an active role in the safe operations of our transport operation and to ensure our drivers, vehicles and routes operate to the highest levels of safety 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for route efficiency. Lead review process & compliance to optimise van/LGV schedules and 3PL usage

• Responsible for delivering the Operational Performance to the agreed KPI targets

• The agreed KPIs will include:

  • On Time delivery performance

  • Vehicle productivity in the form of jobs per vehicle (JPV) KPI 

  • Number of Accidents through demonstrative action to reduce the number of accidents

  • Vehicle uptime by reducing vehicle off road (VOR) time

  • 100% POD and POC compliance to ensure revenue collection

•   Working pro-actively to reduce missed time-slots & late deliveries

• Ensuring any transport issues arising from customers & drivers are resolved

• Briefing & De-Briefing drivers 

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider.  We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations. 

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move. 

 We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us. We judge each case on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.