Transport Planner

MultiStaff Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team in Droitwich Spa. In this full-time role, you will ensure the smooth operation of delivery vehicles, planning and routing freight efficiently while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. The position offers a company pension, life insurance, and 28 days of holiday including bank holidays, providing excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Life insurance

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Transport and General Haulage experience required.
• Excellent IT skills with TMS/routing programs necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and route haulage and pallet network freight on vehicles.
• Establish customer requirements and arrange collections/deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Planning

Routing

Negotiation

Communication

IT Skills

Job description

Our client based in Droitwich is currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to carry out the following responsibilities:

Role Overview

The transport planner is a key member of the team, primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of delivery and collection vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and routing haulage and pallet network freight on Artic and Rigid vehicles.
• Establishing customer requirements and arranging collections and deliveries within specified timescales.
• Routing vehicles efficiently, considering time management and minimising travel distance, while accounting for vehicle weight and size.
• Using traffic management systems and online platforms to prioritise freight, debriefing drivers, monitoring performance, and escalating issues as needed.
• Ensuring all activities comply with health & safety regulations for customers, employees, and visitors.
• Reporting accidents, incidents, and issues to management immediately.
• Supporting the company in maintaining up-to-date licence checks, adhering to WTD regulations, and ensuring drivers complete necessary training.
• Monitoring defect reports and liaising with the workshop.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers, negotiating prices where necessary.
• Supporting accounts and customer service teams to ensure timely invoicing by ensuring jobs are correctly priced.
• Handling queries and complaints promptly to ensure excellent customer experience.
• Maintaining excellent IT skills and experience with TMS/routing programs, CPC, and driver/vehicle compliance.

Working Hours & Benefits

Full-time, permanent position, Monday to Friday, with rotating AM/PM shifts and Saturday mornings (one in three).

Shifts typically start at 08:00 or 11:00, alternating daily to provide continuity, with Saturday shifts usually at 08:00.

Benefits include company pension, on-site parking, life insurance, and 28 days holiday including bank holidays.

Important Note

Applicants must have Transport and General Haulage experience. Applications without this experience will be automatically rejected.