Transport Planner –AD Operations - Chipping Norton, Oxford - £38,000 - £42,000

Transport Planner
Transport Planner –AD Operations - Chipping Norton, Oxford - £38,000 - £42,000

The Job:
The Transport Planner supports the daily coordination of bulk liquid and solid movements within a fast paced anaerobic digestion (AD) and agricultural logistics operation. Working closely with the Transport Manager, you will schedule vehicles, manage contractor activity and adjust plans in real time to ensure efficient, compliant and timely delivery of services. You will act as a key link between drivers, contractors and site teams, ensuring smooth communication and operational continuity while maintaining safety and environmental compliance

Key Responsibilities:
- Planning and updating daily/weekly transport schedules for tankers and bulk haulage
- Optimising routes, capacity, and vehicle utilisation
- Coordinating drivers, contractors, and site operations
- Responding to breakdowns, delays, and operational changes
- Maintaining compliance records and supporting KPI reporting
- Ensuring adherence to transport, environmental, and H&S regulations

The Candidate:
- Experience in transport planning, logistics coordination or a similar operational role
- Confident working in a fast paced environment and capable of managing multiple moving parts in real time
- Strong IT skills (Excel, Outlook, transport/telematics systems)
- Understanding of driver compliance (WTD, driver hours, operator licence rules)
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Ability to problem-solve under pressure and adapt quickly
- Experience in bulk haulage, agriculture, waste, or AD environments (desirable)

The Package:
- Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 DOE 
- Full time role, 40 hours per week
- Career development within a specialist logistics environment
- Training in sector-specific compliance and systems
- Exposure to renewable energy and agricultural logistics operations

Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, CPowell@agriRS.co.uk.

Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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