Transport Planning Manager (Skip Operations - RoRo)

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Transport Planning Manager (Skip Operations - RoRo)

Application Deadline: 9 September 2025

Department: Transport Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Widnes

Description

Planning Manager - RORO Operations

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planning Manager to oversee daily operations for our Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) fleet. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of vehicles while maintaining excellent service standards for both customers and drivers.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. This role is office based.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily HGV schedules for RORO fleet operations
• Act as the main point of contact for customer communication, providing updates, resolving issues, and advising on estimated arrival times
• Collaborate with procurement, site operations, transport teams, and customers to ensure seamless coordination
• Monitor live operations and respond promptly to any incidents such as breakdowns or delays
• Ensure full compliance with all transport regulations and safety standards
• Maintain accurate operational data for performance monitoring and reporting
• Adapt swiftly to changing circumstances and remain effective in a dynamic work environment

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Previous experience managing a team of drivers and operating at a similar level.
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge (especially HGV-access routes and restrictions)
• Strong communication skills - able to build rapport with drivers and customers alike
• Composed, proactive, and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Genuine interest in logistics, sustainability, and the transport sector
• A methodical, logical mindset and good attention to detail
• Experience in waste transport, logistics planning and RoRo skip operations.
• Familiarity with the Working Time Directive and EU Drivers' Hours rules
• Hands-on knowledge of planning using telematics systems
• Transport manager CPC

Benefits

• 33 days paid holiday
• Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
• Free uniform & PPE
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
• Employee Representatives & Employee forum
• Career progression & personal development opportunities
• Free eye tests