Transport Planner

Top Talent Recruit; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to join their office in Basildon. In this role, you'll manage transport planning for HGVs, ensure compliance, and provide operational support in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and prior experience in logistics. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Opportunities to develop skills

Chance to work alongside industry experts

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of compliance within the transport industry is essential.
• Must be IT literate with Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy transport office.

Responsibilities

• Transport planning for a fleet of HGV’s.
• Driver de-brief and operational administration.
• Ad-hoc transport office duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of compliance

IT literate (Microsoft Excel)

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in logistics or haulage

Working knowledge of modern transport systems

Job description

Overview

Our client, a freight forwarder, is looking for a Transport Planner to join their office in Basildon.

In this role, you will be responsible for container haulage planning delivery orders on behalf of some of the largest retail clients in the UK, building great professional relationships with customers, other haulage providers and tipping/collection locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a growing supply chain & logistics talent to join a renowned UK based container haulage company and drive continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Transport planning for a fleet of HGV's.
• Driver de-brief.
• Operational administration as required.
• Ad-Hoc transport office duties.

Desired skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• An understanding of compliance within the transport industry.
• Ability to build positive working relations with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Must be IT literate (Including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel).
• The ability to working under pressure within a busy transport office.
• Experience in an operational role in a logistics or haulage business.
• Working knowledge of a modern transport system

In return

• A highly competitive salary.
• Vast opportunities to develop your own skills within the business.
• Opportunities to gain industry and nationally recognised qualifications.
• The chance to work alongside industry experts.
• Working with a leading organisation within the transport industry