Transport Planner

Transport Planner
Location: Norwich
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, temp to perm
Shifts: Various patterns available, including Monday to Friday and 4 on 4 off
Experienced in transport planning and ready for your next challenge?
 
Recruitable Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Transport Planner for our client's busy transport operation in Norwich.
You'll play a key role in keeping collections and deliveries running smoothly, making effective use of drivers and vehicles, and keeping customers informed. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, starting through Recruitable Staffing Solutions with a view to transferring to permanent employment with our client following a successful temporary period.
 
The Role

Planning daily collections and deliveries using efficient, cost-effective routes.
Allocating drivers, vehicles and trailers to meet customer requirements and maximise fleet utilisation.
Ensuring transport plans take account of drivers' hours, working time requirements and vehicle availability.
Using Transport Management Systems, customer portals and internal systems to manage bookings and schedules.
Communicating clear instructions to drivers and responding to operational issues.
Keeping customers updated on delivery schedules, delays and changes.
Liaising with the workshop to incorporate vehicle servicing and maintenance into transport plans.
Coordinating driver cover, including agency drivers when required.
Preparing next-day schedules and providing transport quotations where needed.
Identifying practical ways to improve efficiency and service standards. What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Transport Planner or in a similar transport planning role.
A sound understanding of drivers' hours, working time requirements and tachograph rules.
Experience using Transport Management Systems.
Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt when plans change.
Confident communication with drivers, customers and colleagues.
A practical approach to solving problems in a busy transport environment. What's on Offer

£30,000-£35,000 annual salary equivalent, depending on experience.
A temp-to-perm opportunity with a route into direct employment with our client.
A choice of shift patterns, subject to availability.
A varied role with responsibility for day-to-day transport planning. Apply with your up-to-date CV, confirming your transport planning experience, preferred shift pattern and availability