Plan and schedule daily transport and collection activities for non-hazardous waste and recycling, optimising routes and fleet utilisation. Ensure compliance with driver hours, road and environmental regulations, maintain transport records, coordinate with customer services, drivers, operations and fleet teams, support maintenance scheduling, monitor operational performance, and promote health, safety and environmental standards.
The Distribution & Transport Planner is responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient planning and delivery of transport operations across Enva’s non-hazardous waste and recycling services throughout Northern Ireland.
The role will ensure that fleet and driver activities are planned effectively to maximise route efficiency, resource utilisation and customer service delivery while maintaining compliance with relevant transport, environmental and company requirements.
The postholder will work closely with Customer Services, Drivers, Operations and Fleet teams to coordinate both scheduled and reactive services, supporting the continued growth and operational success of the Carryduff site.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Planning & Scheduling
- Plan and coordinate daily transport and collection activities across Enva’s non-hazardous waste and recycling operations.
- Allocate vehicles, drivers and equipment to maximise utilisation and service delivery.
- Optimise collection routes to minimise downtime, fuel consumption and unnecessary mileage.
- Respond to changes in operational requirements, customer requests and service disruptions by adjusting schedules in real time.
- Liaise with Customer Services, Operations and Site Teams to ensure effective service scheduling and delivery.
- Support the planning of new customer contracts and service requirements.
Transport Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
- Driver Hours Regulations.
- Working Time Directive requirements.
- Road Traffic legislation.
- Waste Carrier and Environmental Regulations.
- Company transport procedures and policies.
In addition:
- Maintain accurate transport planning and operational records.
- Support vehicle compliance requirements including inspections, defect reporting and maintenance scheduling.
- Ensure transport documentation is completed accurately and retained appropriately.
Fleet Management & Utilisation
- Monitor vehicle availability and deploy fleet resources effectively.
- Work closely with Fleet and Maintenance personnel to minimise vehicle downtime.
- Coordinate servicing, maintenance and repair schedules to support operational requirements.
- Monitor vehicle utilisation and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
- Support fleet capacity planning in line with operational demands.
Operational Performance & Service Delivery
- Ensure collection services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with customer expectations.
- Monitor route performance, service completion and operational productivity.
- Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Maintain regular communication with drivers and operational teams throughout the working day.
- Support the resolution of service issues, missed collections and customer complaints.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Ensure all transport activities comply with Company Health & Safety and Environmental standards.
- Promote safe systems of work and adherence to operational procedures.
- Support risk assessments and safe working practices relevant to transport operations.
- Report, investigate and escalate transport-related incidents, near misses and non-conformances as required.
- Champion Enva’s commitment to environmental responsibility and safe waste management.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
- Act as a key link between Customer Services, Operations and Drivers.
- Support customer delivery requirements through effective planning and communication.
- Provide timely updates regarding service schedules, delays or operational issues.
- Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the requirements of this role
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience
- Proven experience in transport planning, logistics, route planning or fleet operations (essential)
- Experience within waste management, recycling, logistics or environmental services (desirable)
- Experience working in a customer-focused operational environment (essential)
Qualifications
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- Transport-related qualification or CPC (desirable)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced, reactive environment
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Analytical mindset with the ability to monitor and improve performance
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and transport management systems
Personal Attributes
- Safety-focused with strong attention to detail
- Proactive and solutions-driven
- Calm under pressure with the ability to manage change
- Strong accountability and ownership
- Customer-focused approach
Why Work For Enva?
Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.
Examples of Company Benefits:
Examples of Company Benefits:
- A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Lifestyle & leisure discounts (gym, cinema, shopping, and more).
- Employee life insurance.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
About
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We operate across 4 core waste streams: Hazardous Materials, Non-Hazardous Materials, Hydrocarbons and General Waste Recycling.With sustainability at the forefront of our proposition, we recover a broad range of waste materials for re-use in manufacturing and energy conversion. At Enva, we are committed to recycling and resource recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values. We support the life cycle of waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, closed-loop recycling solutions. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the life cycle of the world’s resources is driving our business forward.
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