Transport Planner

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Ashford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Planner for a maternity cover position in Ashford. The role involves supporting the transport team, planning loads, and handling administration tasks. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in transport planning or logistics, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. The position offers a competitive salary of around £33,000 per annum and operates Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an HGV Planner or transport operator.
• Previous experience in transport planning or logistics.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager and team in daily operations.
• Plan and arrange loads to customers and collections.
• Handle transport administration tasks and reporting.

Skills

Transport planning

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Join our client as a Transport Planner (Maternity Cover)! Monday-Friday, 8 am-5:30 pm. Competitive salary circa £33,000 DOE. Support a busy transport team, plan loads, manage admin, and keep operations running smoothly. Great opportunity to gain experience and make an impact!

Transport Planner / Team Member

Location: Ashford

Salary: Circa £33,000 per annum DOE (pro rata)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm (1-hour break)

Temp: Maternity Cover

Why join our client?

Our client is a well-established business with a strong reputation for excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic transport team and play a key role in ensuring smooth operations during a maternity cover period.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager and team in daily operations
• Plan and arrange loads to customers and collections
• Handle transport administration tasks and reporting
• Supervise drivers and advise customers on deliveries
• Generate PODs and ensure paperwork accuracy
• Maintain compliance with legal and FORS requirements
• Assist with vehicle servicing and defect rectification
• Work with managers to maintain quality procedures
• Ensure Health & Safety, COSHH, and environmental standards
• Follow IT/business system guidelines for data integrity
• Complete ad hoc tasks as requested by management

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in transport planning or logistics
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience as an HGV Planner or transport operator
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and IT skills

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