Transport Planner

Salary: £26,000 per year

Due to continued growth, our Client is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their small Logistics Team. You will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day planning of the Drivers and all associated Administration. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Daily route planning/scheduling for Lorries
• Ensuring best routes for efficiency and deadlines
• Liaising with agencies to ensure cover (when required)
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety 
• Building relationships with colleagues and subcontractors 

Desired skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a similar Transport Planning role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Strong IT Skills 
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to integrate into a small team
• Self-motivated, diligent, and trustworthy
• Working to Targets and KPI’s
• Multi-tasking whilst ensuring accuracy
• Excellent customer service skills
• General Administration tasks as required

This is a busy and varied role which will require excellent communication and organisational skills. It is Monday to Friday (office hours) but will require remote telephone cover for 1 in 4 weekends.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and wish to apply, please send your CV asap.