Transport Clerk/Planner

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Swindon is seeking a Transport Clerk/Planner to enhance their operations. This role involves planning routes, managing maintenance schedules, and ensuring smooth communication with a small fleet of vehicles. The position offers career growth opportunities, working closely with the transport department and general manager.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a transport office is essential.
• Planning routes for 4-7 vehicles.
• Following maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Route planning and maintenance scheduling.
• Daily communication with drivers.
• Liaising with warehouse regarding deliveries.

Skills

Route Planning

Transport Administration

Communication with Drivers

Job description

Job Description

Transport Clerk/Planner in Swindon, based on days from 05:15 to 14:00, Monday to Friday.

An ideal opportunity to progress your career in the transport office. Responsibilities include route planning, maintenance scheduling, and daily communication with drivers. You will have the opportunity to grow and learn with the aim to run the transport department alongside the general manager.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a transport office is essential
• Planning routes for a small fleet of 4-7 vehicles
• Following maintenance schedules for vehicles
• Transport administration duties
• Raising delivery paperwork
• Opening in the mornings, briefing drivers, and confirming routes
• Liaising with the warehouse regarding deliveries and vehicle loading
• Planning driver holidays and downtime

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum