Linehaul Operations Planner in Bedford

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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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
if you have experience in this role 

Please let me know 

call Charley on (phone number removed) 

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