Transport Planning Operations
- Routing collections for designated areas incorporating deliveries and returns where possible and preferable to do so, through company owned trucks
- Plan the daily vehicle collections based on insurance company instructions
- Organise driver/vehicle run schedules for collection and/or delivery of vehicles, ensure cost effectiveness withfull capacity and compatible geographic locations, that work is evenly distributed, drivers’ hours/routes are maximised, and vehicle use is optimised at all times
- Understand and comply with all Driver processes, procedures and legislative requirements including the working time directive, organising run schedules for each driver in consideration of EU driving regulations in respect of breaks, driving limits, working time directive and rest periods
- Communicate thoroughly with our Drivers regarding their collections, returns and deliveries
- Ensure that collections and deliveries are carried out within the terms of the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA) and on collection that we are notified
- Understand all aspects of the planning department including specialist and small lorry collection processes in order to provide cover for this department as and when required
- Keep daily record of data of vehicles collected and instructed and monitor and organise all documentation to accompany each run schedule including driver check sheets, special instructions etc.
- Ensure all the correct documentation is available for the drivers prior to departing and communicate throughout the day with drivers to advise collection/delivery runs, produce maps, respond to queries and resolve problems to maintain the delivery/collection schedule. Report any issues or concerns to your line manager
- Manage instances where the owner or custodian cannot be contacted in accordance with agreed procedures
- Ensure all planning policies are followed and report any issues to your line manager
Person Specification Skills & Experience Required
- IT Literate
- Minimum 1 year experience in a planning role
- Transport Planning Experience
- Good communication skills
Knowledge
- Geographical knowledge of the UK road networks
- Transport legislation including drivers' hours/tacho
Qualifications/Certificates/Education
- GCSE’s in Math’s & English grade C or above
Personal Qualities/Other
- Attention to detail
- To be able to use own initiative as well as work as a part of a team
- A willingness to review and suggest improvements to the Drivers and vehicle routing applications
Skills Required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a planning role
- Transport planning experience
- IT literacy
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of UK road networks
- Knowledge of transport legislation, including drivers’ hours and tachographs
- GCSEs in Mathematics and English at grade C or above
Ritchie Bros. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ritchie Bros. and has not been reviewed or approved by Ritchie Bros..
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage is often considered very affordable, with low employee costs noted as a differentiator. Benefits begin on day one, which strengthens perceived value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are part of the standard package across regions under RB Global. Day‑one eligibility and clear time‑off programs contribute to a well‑rounded offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match in the U.S. and RRSP match in Canada are offered, alongside an ESPP for employee ownership. These programs indicate solid retirement support across locations.
Ritchie Bros. Insights
What We Do
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a multitude of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry, the company’s selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer offers live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with featured weekly auctions and providing its exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; MarketplaceE, an online marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; and Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales. The company also offers sector-specific solutions including GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, Kruse Energy Auctioneers, and Cat® auctions, plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about the unprecedented choice provided by Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
