Logistics Transport Planner

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to permanent

Temp to perm opportunities

Route into transport planning

Support from logistics consultant

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of distribution, wholesale and logistics businesses in and around Exeter for Transport Coordinators. You will plan and track deliveries, keep drivers and customers informed, and resolve problems as they come up.

These roles suit someone organised and level-headed, whether you already coordinate transport or have solid experience in a busy operational or customer service role and want to move into logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, warehousing or a busy operational or customer service role.
• Clear, confident communication by phone and email; strong IT skills including Excel; experience with a transport management system is an advantage.
• Ability to prioritise and stay calm when plans change.
• Knowledge of drivers’ hours rules or a Transport Manager CPC is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily collections and deliveries, making the best use of vehicles and drivers.
• Track loads and keep customers updated on progress and any delays.
• Liaise with drivers, hauliers and warehouse teams to keep the operation on schedule.
• Process transport paperwork and keep accurate records on the transport system.
• Handle delivery issues, queries and exceptions promptly.
• Support compliance with drivers’ hours and transport regulations.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organisation

Tools

TMS

Job description

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of distribution, wholesale and logistics businesses in and around Exeter for Transport Coordinators. You will plan and track deliveries, keep drivers and customers informed, and resolve problems as they come up.

These roles suit someone organised and level-headed, whether you already coordinate transport or have solid experience in a busy operational or customer service role and want to move into logistics.