Express Freight Transport Planner – UK to Ireland

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to join their team in Coventry. The role requires planning in an express freight environment and involves interaction with clients regarding their consignments. An understanding of driver hours and Customs procedures is necessary, along with at least two years of experience in road freight transport planning. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including bereavement leave and company events.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Company events

Free On-site parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of driver hours, breaks, and loading limits.
• Basic knowledge of Customs procedures would be an advantage.
• IT literate with strong spoken and written English.
• At least 2 years’ experience in road freight transport planning.
• Experience with temperature-controlled goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to update status of consignments.
• Respond to customer queries promptly.
• Receive and book transport movements from clients.
• Assign vehicles and trailers to movements and communicate instructions.
• Administer PODs and job pricing.

Skills

Planning in an express freight environment

Interacting with customers

Communication skills

Administration of PODs

Job description

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to join their team in Coventry. The role requires planning in an express freight environment and involves interaction with clients regarding their consignments. An understanding of driver hours and Customs procedures is necessary, along with at least two years of experience in road freight transport planning. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including bereavement leave and company events.