Linehaul Operations Planner - Expiring soon!

Posted 08/05/2026 by Interaction Recruitment

Location:
Bedford
Salary/Rate:
£15.50/hour

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) 

INDMK

Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
0000047448
Job ID:
225083516
Applications:
Less than 10

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