Transport Planner

Irlam associates Group; Castleton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run logistics provider in Castleton is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to become part of their dedicated team. This full-time role will focus on managing local collections and deliveries, effective route planning, and driving operational efficiency. With a commitment to staff well-being, the company offers a supportive environment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of transport planning experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in transport planning required.
• Previous planning experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage groupage and local collection and delivery vehicles.
• Debrief drivers and allocate routes effectively.
• Produce labels and trunk manifests for shipments.
• Ensure compliance with KPI and non-conformance reporting.

Skills

Transport planning

Excellent communication skills

Route planning

Job description

Job Description : Transport Planner

Weare looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our friendly team. We are a family run business and our values are based on delivering excellent service and the well-being of our staff is a priority. This is reflected in our excellent reputation, and we were recently voted one of the top 10 logistics providers by the chartered institute of logistics and transport.

Roles & responsibilities :

• Groupage and local collection and delivery vehicles
• Debriefing drivers
• Route planning
• Progress chasing
• Debriefing drivers
• Trunk Allocation
• Producing labels / trunk manifests
• Cross docking for night trunks

KPI & Non-Conformance reporting Experience :

The success candidate will have previous planning experience within a similar role, be comfortable in fast-paced environment and have excellent communication skills.

40 hours per week Monday to Friday 10.30am - 7pm

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

transport planning : 2 years (required) Work Location : Rochdale OL11 3DT