As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for coordinating collections and deliveries, ensuring routes are efficient and cost effective while maintaining compliance with driver hours and transport legislation.
You will also work closely with drivers, customers and subcontractors to manage schedules, resolve delays and optimise fleet utilisation.
This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, transport systems knowledge and the ability to work under pressure.
Reporting to the Transport Manager you will be responsible for:
Route planning and scheduling
Driver communication
Customer Liaison
Subcontractor sourcing
Driver Briefing and debriefing
Reporting
Fleet utilisation
Administrative tasksThe ideal candidate will have:
Previous transport or logistics
Knowledge of driver hours, tachograph and WTD
Strong It skills
Ability to prioritise
Commercial awareness
Health and safetyHours are Monday to Friday, 09.00-1900 this includes a paid break of 30 minutes
If you have the skills and ability for this role, please do not delay, apply today
Salary description
£37000.00 - £40000.00 per year