Transport Operator

WR Logistics; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in Motherwell is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our team. You will manage routing for our company-owned vehicles UK-wide, focusing on cost-effective planning and compliance with working time directives.

The role requires strong container routing experience, excellent geographical knowledge, and clear communication with customers and contractors. You will work with the Manager to ensure all vehicles meet company standards and complete essential administration.

Qualifications

• Extensive transport route planning experience.
• Container handling experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of geography and routing.
• Clear, effective communication with customers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Route company-owned vehicles.
• Plan routes to be cost effective.
• Plan routes in line with WTD and Drivers Hours.
• Keep customers up to date.
• Complete all necessary admin tasks.
• Work with Manager to ensure vehicles meet standards.
• Costing and contractor charge-rate queries as required.

Skills

Route planning

Container experience

Geographical knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Transport Planner - Motherwell - Up to £35,000

Our client, who are a recognized transport company are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team in Motherwell.

As Transport Planner, you will be experienced in dealing with containers and routing company-owned vehicles UK-wide.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 4 on, 4 off - Days

The Role:

• Routing company owned vehicles
• You must Plan routes as cost effectively as possible
• Plan routes in line with WTD and Drivers Hours
• Ensure all customers are kept up to date
• All necessary admin must be completed
• You will be working with the Manager to ensure that all vehicles are in compliance with company standards
• Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. costing, agreeing charge rates with contractors, queries in accordance with the companies' requirements.

The Requirements:

• Extensive Transport route planning skills
• Container experience required
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Strong communication skills