Hybrid Transport Planning Manager (Skip Operations - RoRo) bei Seras
Seras · Widnes, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Widnes
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.
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
