Overview
Transport and Operation Planner Jobs in England, United Kingdom at Voltloader
Title: Transport and Operation Planner
Company: Voltloader
Location: England, United Kingdom
TRANSPORT AND OPERATION PLANNER
Flexible location, ideally within 2 hours driving time of London.
Reports to: Transport and Operations Manager
ABOUT US
Voltloader is the UK’s first all-electric haulier, pioneering a new era of sustainable freight and charging solutions. We are an ambitious scale-up, operating at the cutting edge of both zero-emission logistics and the rapidly growing EV charging sector. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the heart of its growth journey, where your impact will be immediate and visible. For more information, please see www.voltloader.com.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planner to coordinate haulage and EV charging operations within a growing electric vehicle (EV) transport fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning vehicle movements, allocating resources, optimising routes, managing charging schedules, and ensuring efficient delivery performance while maintaining compliance with transport regulations and sustainability objectives. This role requires strong logistical planning skills, excellent communication abilities, and an understanding of the operational requirements associated with electric commercial vehicles.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Transport Planning & Scheduling
● Develop and manage daily, weekly, and long-term transport plans.
● Allocate vehicles, drivers, and resources to maximise operational efficiency.
● Optimise routes considering customer requirements, traffic conditions, vehicle range, charging infrastructure, and delivery deadlines.
● Monitor fleet utilisation and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs.
● Respond effectively to operational disruptions and implement contingency plans.
● Forecasting and booking of agency staff to ensure full utilisation of fleet.
● Organisation of spot hire work to drive vehicle revenue and performance
Electric Vehicle Fleet Management
● Coordinate vehicle charging schedules to ensure fleet readiness.
● Monitor battery performance, vehicle range, and charging requirements.
● Plan routes with consideration for charging station availability and charging durations.
● Work closely with maintenance teams to minimise vehicle downtime.
● Support the transition and expansion of electric fleet operations.
Customer & Stakeholder Coordination
● Liaise with customers regarding delivery schedules, collection times, and service updates.
● Communicate effectively with drivers, depot teams, maintenance personnel, and external partners.
● Provide timely updates on delays, route changes, or operational issues.
● Maintain strong working relationships with charging network providers and transport partners.
Compliance & Reporting
● Plan and coordinate services, MOT inspections, routine maintenance, and repair schedules, ensuring all vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant with regulatory requirements
● Ensure transport plans comply with relevant transport legislation, driver hours regulations, and company policies.
● Maintain accurate operational records and planning documentation.
● Produce performance reports relating to fleet utilisation, delivery performance, charging efficiency, and operational KPIs.
● Support audits and compliance inspections as required.
Continuous Improvement
● Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency, fleet utilisation, and operational sustainability.
● Analyse operational data to support decision-making.
● Assist with the implementation of transport management systems and fleet optimisation technologies.
● Contribute to environmental and carbon reduction initiatives.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
● Experience in transport planning, logistics planning, haulage operations, or fleet coordination.
● Strong understanding of transport and logistics operations.
● Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
● Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS) or fleet management software.
● Ability to analyse operational data and generate reports.
Desirable
● Experience working with electric commercial vehicles or sustainable transport operations.
● Knowledge of EV charging infrastructure and charging management.
● Understanding of vehicle telematics and fleet optimisation software.
● CPC Transport Operations knowledge or relevant logistics qualification.
● Experience in route optimisation and network planning.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
● GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English.
● Relevant experience within transport, logistics, haulage, or fleet planning.
Desirable
● Transport Manager CPC qualification.
● Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transport-related qualification.
● Degree or equivalent in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
WHAT WE OFFER
● Salary of £35k-£40k per annum depending on experience
● Pension scheme
● Training and development opportunities
● Career progression within a growing sustainable transport business
● Opportunity to contribute to the transition towards zero-emission logistics
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:
● An up-to-date CV.
● A tailored covering letter inserted as page 1 of your CV explaining why this opportunity excites you and highlighting your most relevant experience.
Due to the high volume of automated LinkedIn responses, applications that do not include a tailored covering letter as page 1 of the CV will not be considered.
Equal Opportunities: Voltloader is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to identify and build successful ventures across various sectors. We look forward to hearing from you.
