Transport Planner

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in logistics and transport planning. You will be responsible for coordinating deliveries, communicating with customers, and ensuring efficiency in operations. With a focus on customer satisfaction and timely execution, this position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you're organized, flexible, and passionate about logistics, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Standard Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Logistics, Transport, or Fleet Management.
• Good geographical knowledge for scheduling and route planning.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers about delivery times and delays.
• Coordinate with fleet and subcontractors for timely deliveries.

Skills

Logistics

Transport Planning

Customer Communication

Route Planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Full UK Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Planner Position Overview

This role would be well suited to individuals with a background or keen interest in Planning, Logistics, or Transport Planning who are flexible, organized, and accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.

• Communicate with customers regarding delivery times and any possible delays.
• Answer phone calls politely and promptly, taking orders, inquiries, and instructions from clients.
• Liaise with the supply chain to ensure materials are in stock and ordered for upcoming deliveries.
• Coordinate with the fleet and subcontractors to ensure all assigned orders are delivered as planned and on time, as directed by the Transport Planner.
• Make regular calls to sites and customers to proactively gather information on forthcoming orders and requirements.
• Provide drivers with essential routing information and site-specific instructions.
• Re-route drivers as needed quickly and efficiently.

Transport Planner Position Requirements

• Previous experience in Logistics, Transport, or Fleet Management.
• Good geographical knowledge or experience in scheduling/route planning.
• Full UK driver's license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems and other office software.

Transport Planner Position Remuneration

• Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm.
• Salary: £28,000 per annum.
• Standard Pension scheme.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries. We act as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to us processing your data and contacting you regarding this application and our services.