Transport Planner
WorkMates Employment Agency · Chichester, South East
Transport Planner at WorkMates Employment Agency, based in Chichester, South East. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Chichester, South East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Transport Planner
Reference https://bognorregisrecruit.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=3724
About the role
Required for a waste collection company in Chichester.
Responsibilities
- Plan daily vehicle routes and allocate driver workloads
- Act as the main point of contact for driver communication
- Maintain close communication with customers and suppliers to ensure smooth service delivery
- Ensure compliance with transport regulations and promote driver wellbeing
- Monitor and input vehicle performance and safety data
- Take responsibility for incident and accident reporting within the fleet
- Collaborate with the Transport Manager on maintenance and driver availability
About You
Essential:
- Knowledge of drivers’ hours rules and transport compliance
- Experience managing or coordinating a vehicle fleet
- Background in the waste / recycling or construction industry
- Competent in MS Office (specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
Desirable:
- Transport / Operations experience within waste management, recycling, aggregate or bulk haulage/tippers
- Good understanding of local geography
- Full Category B (car) driving licence
Hours to be agreed – but typically rota’d between 7:00am – 17:30pm, Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, to ensure cover during operational hours.
This is a new position, with an immediate start available.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Reference: https://bognorregisrecruit.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=3724 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 10 Oct 2026 · Listed via WorkMates Employment Agency
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