Transport Planning Manager

Northampton, England, United Kingdom

5/8/2025

Strategically drive our network's success.

At Uniserve, we're about more than transport - we're about exceptional delivery. As our Planning Manager - North, your strategic leadership will be key to our operational efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day and long-term planning of the network transport operations across multiple depots within the midlands and northern region.
• Lead a team of transport planners and schedulers to ensure routes are efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with UK transport legislation.
• Develop and implement regional planning process’ aligned with national transport strategy, driving revenue and delivering an industry leading customer experience.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time performance, revenue per shift, cost per shift, vehicle utilisation, and driving new business and opportunities for the group.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, route optimisation software, and stakeholder feedback.
• Support developments within the technology operated to make it ‘right sized’ for the group’s requirements.
• Engaging with stakeholders to develop feedback loops within area of responsibility to ensure all colleagues feel listed too, engaged and aware of their part to play within our success.
• Manage capacity planning, peak period forecasting, and contingency measures for disruptions (e.g., weather events, road closures).
  
  

You’ll have:

• Proven experience in road transport planning or logistics at a managerial level, ideally within a multi-site regional setting.
• Strong understanding of UK road transport legislation and operational best practices.
• Proficient in transport management systems (TMS) and route planning software (e.g., Paragon, Microlise, PTV, or similar).
• Demonstrable leadership skills with experience managing teams and cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication abilities.
• Financial acumen, clear understanding of P&L.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport (National) desirable.
  
  

Benefits:

Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
• Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
• Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
• Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
• Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
• Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
• Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us!
• Life Assurance: We've got you covered.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport.
• Flexible Career Pathway.
• Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge, including Masters and MBA programmes.