Linehaul Operations Planner

Internal Recruitment - Linehaul Operations

Location: Marston Gate
Contract: Temporary to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00
Review: Following the six month period, the role will be reviewed and advertised as a full time position.

We have an opportunity for an internal candidate to join the Linehaul Operations team on a temporary basis. The role is responsible for supporting daily operational activities, driver coordination, fleet management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Assigning drivers and vehicles to scheduled linehaul runs and ad hoc extra movements
• Printing scan sheets, run plans, and driver instructions (including agency drivers)
• Reporting and logging tyre defects on trucks and trailers
• Requesting agency cover for holidays, sickness, and additional collections
• Producing and managing the daily VOR report and overseeing fleet maintenance activity
• Liaising with the fleet maintenance team and third party providers for servicing and repairs
• Downloading vehicles and updating system records
• Building and amending tours using ROCS Operate/Manage
• Communicating throughout the day with drivers, providing updates to runs and changes as required
• Dispatching and debriefing drivers
• Uniform ordering
• Liaising with planning and scheduling teams for weekend and bank holiday tours
• Conducting agency inductions
• Managing email communications between stations, hubs, customers, and sales account managers
• Dealing with vehicle breakdowns and operational disruptions