Job Description

Job Summary

As a Traffic Planner at RXO Derby, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will independently manage daily planning of vehicle movements using cost-effective strategies and ensure compliance with safety and legal standards. Your efforts will directly contribute to maintaining fleet availability, reducing costs, and supporting high service performance in a fast-paced logistics environment. The role is Monday to Friday 13.00pm - 21.30pm.

Responsibilities

Plan efficient routes and driver schedules using Qargo TMS to optimise LTL and FTL deliveries Understand national road networks, regional traffic patterns, and route constraints. Apply UK/EU rules on driver working hours, breaks, and tachograph usage. Assign jobs to drivers based on route viability, vehicle type, and driver availability. Record issues (e.g. delays, breakdowns, complaints) against jobs when needed. Brief drivers on hours, routes, and locations; provide real-time support. React quickly to road closures, weather, delays, or staff changes. Liaise with subcontractors, agencies, and external partners Report on vehicle/trailer availability, maintenance, and driver schedules.

Skills

Strong decision-making and commercial judgment in time-sensitive, peak-demand environments Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to communicate across all levels of the organization Familiar with VOSA legislation, including tachograph and working time directive compliance Able to thrive under pressure in fast-changing, operationally complex environments 3-5 years in logistics, ideally with experience in fleet or transport planning systems
Please note RXO's positions are constantly evolving, and job responsibilities will enhance as you grow in your career. This document should be used as a baseline of expectations and may not include all daily responsibilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person