Transport Planner

Major Newton Aycliffe; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity awaits in a busy transport department, where you will play a crucial role in optimizing transportation operations. As a Transport Planner, you will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure timely deliveries and enhance customer satisfaction. This position offers an immediate start and the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate. Your leadership and analytical skills will be key in managing vehicle allocations and addressing customer queries effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values efficiency and teamwork in the heart of Middlesbrough.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in planning vehicles across the UK.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transport planning to ensure efficient scheduling.
• Plan trucks to meet delivery and collection times.
• Manage driver queries and vehicle allocations.

Skills

Transport Planning

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Industry Knowledge

Job description

Major Recruitment are recruiting Transport Planners for a client based in Middlesbrough.

This vacancy is an immediate start and temporary to permanent for the right candidate. Candidates will be working in a busy transport department working alongside existing team members to deliver an outstanding service to customers.

Responsible for overseeing all areas of the transport planning facilities to ensure efficient and effective planning and scheduling of transportation activities.

This role requires a combination of strong leadership, analytical skills, and industry knowledge to optimise transportation operations, enhance customer satisfaction.

Hours of work and pay rates are:

• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week.
• 12.50 per hour

Applicants will be required to:

• Plan trucks to meet delivery/collection times.
• Co-ordinate inbound/outbound traffic.
• Ensure customers queries are dealt with.
• Manage driver queries.
• Manage vehicle allocation/breakdowns.

Candidates must have previous experience in planning vehicles across the UK.

For more information please call (phone number removed) Or email (url removed)

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