Transport Planner

Four Squared; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established transport and warehousing provider in Droitwich Spa is seeking a Transport Planner. This full-time, permanent role involves planning and routing haulage, monitoring driver performance, and liaising with customers to ensure high service standards. The position offers a competitive salary between GBP35,000 and GBP42,000, along with benefits like a company pension and flexitime.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexitime

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in transport planning.
• Class 1 licence and FLT licence would be beneficial.
• Experience of transport systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and route vehicles efficiently.
• Establish customer requirements for collections and deliveries.
• Monitor driver performance and compliance.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers for effective communication.

Skills

Planning and routing haulage

Excellent IT skills

Driver/vehicle compliance

Negotiating prices

Tools

Traffic management systems

Pallet Networks/Qargo/Stirling

Job description

We are currently seeking a Transport Planner, to work for a well-established Transport and Warehousing solutions provider, with over 30 depots, throughout the UK. The Transport Planner is a key member of the team, primarily responsible for the smooth running of the delivery and collection vehicles.

Role Responsibilities

• Experience in planning and routing haulage and pallet network freight on Artic and Rigid vehicles
• Establishing customer requirements and arranging collections and deliveries, within stated timescale
• Routing vehicles efficiently both from a time management point of view and also minimise distance travelled, with regard to weight and size of the vehicle
• Work using traffic management systems and prioritising freight to meet customer needs and the commercial needs of the company. Searching online platforms for loads as required
• De-brief drivers, manage and monitor their performance escalating any infringements or performance issues to management and HR department
• Ensure all work is carried out with due regard for the health & safety of customers, employees and visitors
• Report any accidents, incidents and issues to management immediately
• Support the company in making sure all licence checks are kept up to date, that the WTD is adhered to, and that drivers have completed the training necessary for their driver DQC
• Monitor defect reporting and liaise with the workshop
• Liaise with customers and suppliers, negotiating prices as necessary
• Support accounts and customer service teams to ensure that jobs can be invoiced promptly by making sure they are in a timely manner
• All queries or complaints should be dealt with promptly to ensure our customers get the best possible experience when dealing with Tooles Transport
• Excellent IT skills and experience in TMS/routing programmes
• CPC and or experience in driver/vehicle compliance

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in transport planning, pallet distribution and/or general haulage planning.
• Class 1 licence and FLT licence would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Previous experience of transport systems - Pallet Networks/Qargo/Stirling
• Transport MCPCQ National/International would be useful, along with driver/vehicle compliance

Working Hours

• Full time, permanent
• Rotating AM/PM shifts 8-6pm, 11-9pm
• Saturday AMs only 1 in 2

Salary

• Salary between GBP35,000 - GBP42,000 dependent upon experience

Benefits

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life Assurance

If you wish to be considered, please email your CV to or feel free to call me on