Trainee Transport Planner

Reactive Driving Recruitment; Bilston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Professional development

Career progression

Company pension

28 days' holiday

Company mobile phone

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Reactive Driving Recruitment is seeking a motivated Trainee Transport Planner for their Wolverhampton team. You will support daily transport office operations, assist with route planning, and communicate with drivers, customers and subcontractors to ensure smooth deliveries.

Training is provided, with potential for progression and a permanent role. A basic understanding of transport/logistics is helpful, and the role offers on-the-job training and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the transport, logistics or haulage industry.
• Experience in transport, logistics, planning or administration is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of different vehicle, trailer and load types would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with customers.
• Support Senior Transport Planners with the day-to-day administration of the transport office.
• Assist with planning vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and profitability.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and subcontractors to ensure jobs run smoothly.
• Help coordinate driver, trailer and vehicle availability.
• Accurately process transport jobs using the company's transport management system.
• Prepare ad hoc quotations for customers.
• Notify relevant parties of abnormal load movements where required.
• Provide drivers with job information and assist in resolving operational issues.
• Maintain accurate transport records and ensure all documentation is completed correctly.

Skills

Transport knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Written & verbal communication

Calm under pressure

MS Outlook/Word/Excel

Vehicle/load knowledge

Tools

Transport management system

Job description

Trainee Transport Planner

Location: Wolverhampton
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: From 13 per hour, negotiable depending on experience

Build Your Career in Transport Planning

Our client is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Transport Planner to join their growing team in Wolverhampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in transport planning. Whether you have previous experience in transport, logistics or haulage, or simply have a good understanding of the industry, full training and ongoing support will be provided.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable industry experience and progress within a successful and expanding business.

Working as part of a busy transport office, you'll support the planning team with the day-to-day operation of the fleet, helping to ensure deliveries run efficiently while maintaining excellent service for customers and drivers.

What's on Offer?

• Full on-the-job training and ongoing support
• Funded professional training and development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days' annual holiday, including bank holidays
• Company mobile phone
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with customers.
• Support Senior Transport Planners with the day-to-day administration of the transport office.
• Assist with planning vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and profitability.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and subcontractors to ensure jobs run smoothly.
• Help coordinate driver, trailer and vehicle availability.
• Accurately process transport jobs using the company's transport management system.
• Prepare ad hoc quotations for customers.
• Notify relevant parties of abnormal load movements where required.
• Provide drivers with job information and assist in resolving operational issues.
• Maintain accurate transport records and ensure all documentation is completed correctly.

Skills & Experience

• A basic understanding of the transport, logistics or haulage industry.
• Previous experience in transport, logistics, planning or administration is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of different vehicle, trailer and load types would be advantageous.

Interested?

If you're enthusiastic, organised and keen to develop a career in transport planning, we'd love to hear from you.