Transport Planner

JR Personnel; Coalville; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Planner in Coalville. The role involves developing transportation schedules, managing vehicle fleets, and maintaining communication with project teams. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in transport planning and strong leadership abilities. This position offers a salary range of £25,000 - £35,000 and operates Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in transport or logistic planning.
• Proven analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrable leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient transportation schedules.
• Proactively manage vehicle fleet.
• Establish liaison with warehouse operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Role: Transport Planner

Location: Coalville

Reference: T3466

Duration: Temporary Ongoing

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs

JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is looking for a Transport Planner. In this key role, you will ensure timely, cost effective and sustainable delivery of materials, equipment, and personnel to site locations. If you are a problem-solver with excellent communication skills and, strong planning and analytical ability, we would love to hear from you.

Role profile:

• Develop efficient transportation schedules through effective planning.
• Proactively manage the company’s vehicle fleet.
• Establish and maintain close liaison with warehouse operations and project teams to ensure a seamless vehicle loading process
• Accurately track and analyse all core transport costs
• Actively support and contribute to achieving strategic logistics targets
• Maintain daily communications with Project Managers, providing updated and highlighting potential scheduling risks
• Updating transport planning systems, GPS tracking and scheduling tools
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant transport regulations and legal requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within transport operations and implement effective solutions.

Essential Criteria:

• 3-5 years’ experience of working in transport or logistic planning
• Excellentanalytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrableleadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.