Specialist Transport Planner - Heavy Haulage

ZipRecruiter; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the heavy haulage sector is seeking a Specialist Transport Planner in Redditch. The role involves planning and routing for a diverse fleet, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing complex route notifications. Candidates should have a strong background in transport planning and excellent problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Career Prospects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of transport planning experience.
• Background in planning for abnormal loads and route notifications.

Responsibilities

• Efficient planning of heavy haulage solutions.
• Main contact for heavy haulage and escort drivers.
• Submission of route notifications relevant to STGO.

Skills

Transport Planning

Problem Solving

Communication

IT Skills

Tools

TMS

Job description

Job Description

This exciting role as a Specialist Transport Planner - Heavy Haulage in Redditch will involve the routing and planning of a diverse heavy haulage fleet, whilst providing exceptional customer service and overseeing the submission of complex route notifications.

Client Details

This reputable organisation based in Redditch is one of the UK's major players in their sector, boasting a strong presence within the heavy haulage market of the logistics distribution and supply chain sector.

Description

The role of Specialist Transport Planner - Heavy Haulage will involve:

• The efficient planning of all heavy haulage solutions.
• Being the main point of contact for all heavy haulage and escort drivers.
• Submission of all route notifications relevant to STGO (Category 3).
• Planning for any rail-based customers.
• Working closely with the project team to ensure successful planning and completion of all jobs.
• Resolving any issues for drivers or customers regards heavy haulage.

Profile

A successful Specialist Transport Planner - Heavy Haulage will need:

• Excellent transport planning experience (3 years minimum).
• A background in planning for abnormal loads and route notifications.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with TMS.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Advanced communication skills (internal and customer).

Desirable:

• OLAT trained or Transport Management CPC (desirable).
• Familiarity with STGO Regulations.
• Understanding of technical drawings.

Job Offer

The role of Specialist Transport Planner - Heavy Haulage benefits from:

• An excellent salary of £40,000 per year.
• Pension scheme.
• The opportunity to work at an industry leader.
• Excellent long-term career prospects.

We encourage all candidates that fit the above criteria to apply to this exciting opportunity in Redditch!