Trainee Transport Planner - Operator

Maxi Haulage; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a vibrant and ambitious individual to join their transport team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the transport office, utilizing modern systems to manage bookings and customer interactions. With a focus on internal promotion, the company values the right attitude and potential over existing skills. Full training will be provided, ensuring you have the tools to succeed in this dynamic environment. If you're eager to develop a rewarding career in logistics, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Opportunities for progression

28 days holiday (including BH)

Pension scheme

Savings scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for dealing with customers and drivers.
• Organizational skills are key to managing workload and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Learn transport office functions and use a bespoke traffic system.
• Plan logistics while adhering to drivers' legal time restraints.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

What can we offer you?

• Excellent salary
• Opportunities for progression
• 28 days holiday (including BH) increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Savings scheme

About Maxi Haulage Ltd

Maxi Haulage is a leading provider of haulage, distribution, and logistics services throughout the UK and Ireland. With over 50 years of experience, a network of locations, experienced staff, combined with modern IT and fleet, we provide our customers with superior service for all their logistics needs. This is a fabulous opportunity for a vibrant, ambitious person to join a forward-thinking transport company and build a career in the industry.

About The Role

This is a first-class opportunity for the right candidate to start and develop a career in the transport industry.

Initially, you will learn how our transport office functions; using a bespoke traffic system as well as internet-based customer programs. Booking orders, raising worksheets, and dealing with customers and drivers will be key parts of the role.

Once you have mastered the basics, you will move on to planning, a crucial function to maintain the high standards we offer our customers, whilst working within drivers' legal time restraints.

We nurture our employees, preferring internal promotion to recruitment. If you prove yourself, the sky is the limit.

Our focus is on the right person, not just skill set. If you believe you have the attributes, let us know why we should invest in you!

The success of our business depends on the quality of our employees. Join our winning team!

What skills do you require?

• Positive attitude, with the ability to remain calm
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Willingness to learn
• Customer service skills, exceeding customer expectations
• Organizational skills, adhering to deadlines and prioritizing workload
• Ability to work as part of a team

Shift pattern

8-hour shifts between 06:00 and 20:00, Monday to Friday. Flexibility in working pattern may be required to meet operational needs on occasion.

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.