Fulfilment - Transport Planner

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

PPE supplied

Training

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd's client in Leicestershire is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate daily delivery schedules through the driver network. The 30-hour-per-week role runs Fri–Mon or Wed–Sat, 06:00–14:00, handling driver calls, queries and deliveries. Outbound calls to customers update changes and routing as needed.

This temporary position through Manpower UK offers £13.85 per hour with overtime/weekend rates at £20.78. Free parking, PPE and training are provided to successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities and organisational aptitude.
• Telephone manner and customer service focus.
• Computer literacy and ability to handle admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Taking incoming calls from drivers and assisting with queries.
• Dispatching orders to customers via the driver network.
• Making outgoing calls to inform customers of delivery changes.

Skills

Telephone manner

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Geographical knowledge

Pro-active mindset

Customer service

Job description

The Fulfilment - Transport Planner position, based in Leicestershire, involves coordinating daily delivery schedules through effective use of the driver network. Working 30 hours weekly across either Friday to Monday or Wednesday to Saturday, 0600-1400, you will handle incoming driver calls, resolve queries, and arrange deliveries. Outbound calls to customers regarding schedule alterations and re-routing also fall within this remit. Offered on a temporary basis through Manpower UK, this role pays £13.85 hourly, rising to £20.78 for overtime and weekend shifts. Free parking, PPE, and training are supplied. Applicants should possess sound communication abilities and organisational aptitude for this dispatch-focused position.

Transport Planner Are you a seeking a new opportunity£ Join our client's team at Stoney Stanton as a transport dispatcher and enjoy:

Competitive Pay & Working Hours

• Competitive Pay: Earn £13.85 per hour, 30 hours per week plus OT as required, overtime rates of £20.78 per hour, weekend rates £20.78 per hour.
• Shifts: Friday to Monday OR Wednesday to Saturday - 0600 - 1400 hrs.

Perks & Career Development

• Free on-site parking, provided PPE, comprehensive training.
• Access to Manpower 'MyPath' for online courses.

Responsibilities

• Taking incoming calls from drivers, assisting with queries and arranging deliveries.
• Despatching orders to customers through optimum use of the driver network.
• Making outgoing calls to customers to inform them of any delivery changes and re-routing drivers to deal with urgent orders.

Requirements

• Good telephone manner.
• Experience completing general admin duties.
• Computer literate.
• Customer service or transport experience beneficial.
• Geographical knowledge beneficial however not essential.
• Ability to think on feet and be pro-active.
• Successful candidates require a DBS check.

Contract & Availability

• Temporary basis through Manpower UK.
• Position is an immediate start, runs through until 31st March 2027 with the potential of temp to perm.