Location: Selby area
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 DOE
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join a growing transport business within a commutable distance of Selby.
This is a busy, hands on planning role where you will be responsible for coordinating daily transport activity, planning routes, liaising with drivers and customers, and making sure the operation runs smoothly.
The business is going through an exciting period of growth and is investing heavily in its fleet, with a clear commercial plan for the future. For the right person, this role offers genuine long term career development and the chance to build a career within a strong transport operation.
This role would suit someone who is organised, customer focused and confident working in a fast paced transport office.
The Role
As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport activity, making sure drivers, vehicles and loads are managed efficiently.
You will be working closely with drivers, customers, suppliers and internal teams, so strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
This is a role for someone who can think on their feet, manage changing priorities and deal with transport issues quickly and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily transport routes, journeys and loads
Schedule vehicles and drivers efficiently across the operation
Liaise with drivers throughout the day and provide operational support
Brief and debrief drivers where required
Communicate with customers and provide clear updates
Resolve delivery, planning and operational issues quickly and professionally
Manage changing priorities in a busy transport environment
Make sure transport resources are used effectively
Support compliance across driver hours, working time and vehicle requirements
Work closely with drivers, customers, suppliers and internal teams
Maintain accurate information across internal systems and Excel spreadsheets
Support vehicle and trailer availability for service and inspection requirements
Build strong working relationships with customers and key contacts
Provide a high level of customer service at all times
Support the wider transport team when required
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Traffic Planner, Transport Operator, Traffic Operator or similar
Strong route planning and scheduling experience
Experience working in a busy transport or logistics environment
Good geographical knowledge
Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
Strong communication skills with drivers, customers and internal teams
A customer focused approach
Good problem solving skills
The ability to stay calm and professional when plans change
Good attention to detail
A proactive and hands on attitude
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
An understanding of transport compliance would be beneficial
Why Apply?
This is a good opportunity to join an established transport business at an exciting time.
The company is investing in its fleet, growing commercially and looking for people who can support the next stage of its development.
The role offers:
Salary of £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
Permanent opportunity with a growing transport business
Investment in fleet and operational growth
Genuine long term career development
A busy and varied transport planning role
Supportive transport and management team
The chance to build strong customer and driver relationships
A hands on role where your planning decisions make a real impact
If you are an experienced Transport Planner looking for a new opportunity in the Selby area, apply today for immediate consideration or contact Naomi Coates at Winsearch for a confidential discussion.
INDWIN
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year