Logistics Planner at Unbound Talent UK

Job Description:

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Job Type: Full-time - night shift from home post training

Salary: £36,400 rising to £40,000 upon successful completion of probation

This role is responsible for the day-to-day operational planning of a vehicle fleet, ensuring efficient service delivery and meeting agreed service levels. You will play a key role in coordinating resources, managing schedules, and responding to both planned and reactive requests in a fast-paced environment.

4 on 4 off rotation:

• Day Shift: 08:00 – 18:00
• Day Shift: 08:00 – 18:00
• Mid Shift: 12:00 – 22:00
• Night Shift: 20:00 – 08:00 - from home post training

Initial training will be Monday to Friday before moving onto the shift pattern.

• Plan and coordinate daily vehicle and driver schedules to meet service requirements
• Allocate resources efficiently, ensuring time-critical and cost-effective delivery
• Respond to real-time operational changes and incidents, maintaining service continuity
• Act as a key point of contact for urgent and out-of-hours requests, managing responses calmly and effectively
• Liaise with drivers, internal teams, and clients to ensure smooth delivery of services
• Create detailed work instructions, including equipment, access requirements, and timings
• Handle inbound queries via phone, email, and internal systems relating to scheduling and service delivery
• Provide guidance to clients on resource allocation and operational solutions
• Ensure compliance with Driver Hours regulations and Working Time Directive
• Support vehicle availability planning, including maintenance, servicing, and defect reporting
• Assist with cost tracking and operational reporting
• Arrange travel and accommodation as required to support service delivery
• Manage customer queries and complaints in relation to service delivery
• Support both planned and reactive delivery operations

• Experience within transport operations, logistics, or scheduling
• Good understanding of driver hours legislation and compliance
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• This is a fast-paced, reactive role requiring flexibility and strong problem-solving skills
• Training and development will be provided
• You will be expected to work collaboratively as part of a wider operations team

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Profit share scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme with on-site charging

Job Info:

• Company: Unbound Talent UK
• Position: Logistics Planner
• Work Location: Ascot
• Country: GB

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