Transport Planner

Eka Tjipta Foundation; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Aylesford is seeking a Transport Planner to efficiently plan routes and ensure timely deliveries. The role requires excellent organizational skills and a full driving licence. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £37,151.50 per annum. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include 31 days holiday and staff discounts.

Benefits

31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Payment reward for Friend Referrals

20% staff discount on our online shop

Long Service Awards

Development & Training opportunities

Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

Qualifications

• Full Driving licence is essential.
• Route planning experience is essential.
• Reliable and professional.
• Ability to balance conflicting demands.
• Strong work ethic.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Respectful, honest, and with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Efficient route planning to complete deliveries and collections.
• Ensure customer orders are delivered cost-effectively.
• Collaborate with warehouse and customer service teams.

Skills

Routing experience

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

IT literate (MS Office)

Job description

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Salary: £35,000 - £37,151.50 per annum (depending on experience)

Do you have routing experience within the Transport and Logistics sector and are looking for a new challenge? Our Transport department is seeking a new Transport Planner to join our team!

Working hours for the Transport Planner role are 1pm – 11pm, Sunday to Thursday.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of up to £35,000 - £37,151.50 per annum, depending on experience.

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What Will You Be Doing

• Efficient route planning, utilising driver resources to complete all required deliveries and collections.
• Ensuring customer orders are delivered in the most cost-effective way while meeting expected delivery times.
• Collaborating and communicating with the warehouse and customer service teams to ensure a streamlined service.

What Skills And Experience You Will Need

• Full Driving licence is essential.
• Route planning experience is essential.
• You should be reliable and professional.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to balance conflicting demands.
• A strong work ethic.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Respectful, honest, and with the utmost integrity.
• IT literate, with intermediate skills in MS Office (Word/Excel).

A Little Bit About Us

Watts Farms is a third-generation family-run farming business, established in 1952. We are growers, packers, and distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitality industry across Kent, London, and surrounding areas. In 2020, we diversified into direct home deliveries, offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from our farms, as well as a full range of grocery, dairy, alcohol, and pantry goods. We pride ourselves on quality!

What We Can Offer You…

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Payment reward for Friend Referrals
• 20% staff discount on our online shop
• Long Service Awards
• Development & Training opportunities
• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

If you meet the requirements listed to become our Transport Planner, please click ‘apply' today. We'd love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol testing.