Air & Road Transport Planner - Fast-Paced Logistics

Hexagon Recruitment Partners Ltd; Egham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Egham is seeking a skilled Transport Planner. This role involves developing transportation routes, coordinating shipments, and monitoring logistics operations. Candidates should have experience in transport planning, strong knowledge of air and road logistics, and excellent customer service skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Exposure to fast-paced logistics operation

Qualifications

• Prior experience in transport planning and logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of freight, cargo handling, and transport regulations.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• ADR & Hazardous Awareness Training is advantageous.
• Driving & Forklift Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimal transportation routes considering distance, time, cost, and mode of transport.
• Choose appropriate carriers and logistics providers based on capacity and reliability.
• Coordinate shipments into full truckloads or container loads.
• Plan and schedule transportation movements for timely delivery.
• Use tracking systems to monitor shipments and communicate updates.

Skills

Transport planning

Air & Road Logistics

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Flexible working

Job description

A leading logistics company in Egham is seeking a skilled Transport Planner. This role involves developing transportation routes, coordinating shipments, and monitoring logistics operations. Candidates should have experience in transport planning, strong knowledge of air and road logistics, and excellent customer service skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and a supportive work environment.