Transport Operations Planner

WR Logistics; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK logistics company is looking for a Transport Planner/Relief Van Driver to join their team in Exeter. The role involves route planning, customer service, and vehicle management, and requires previous experience in transport planning and a good knowledge of local routes. Offering up to £28,500 per annum, this is a full-time, permanent position with Monday to Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a transport planner.
• Excellent knowledge of local roads and routes.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Route planning & coordinating.
• Vehicle loading/unloading.
• Maintaining accurate logs and fleet management.

Skills

Communication

Route planning

Customer service

Aviation security knowledge

Hazardous goods awareness

Job description

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Transport Planner/ Relief Van Driver - Exeter - Up to £28,500 per annum

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner with van driving and air freight experience to join a leading UK logistic company at their site in Exeter.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Days, Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £28,500 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Route planning & co-ordinating
• Dealing with incoming calls and requests, providing excellent customer service
• Vehicle loading/ unloading
• Maintaining accurate mileage, driving hours and delivery log records
• Fleet management - undertaking minor repairs and liaising with the depot management team
• Promote health and safety standards and aviation security compliance
• Driving vehicles and delivering goods (when required)
  
  

Requirements

• Previous experience as a transport planner
• Excellent knowledge of local roads and routes
• Aviation security knowledge
• Hazardous goods awareness
• Strong communication skills
  
  

Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Transport Planner/ Relief Van Driver opportunity!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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