Transport Planner

ARC Group; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run haulage company in East Lindsey is looking for a proactive Transport Planner to join their close-knit team. The successful candidate will manage load planning, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain excellent customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have previous transport experience, strong communication abilities, and a collaborative nature. An attractive starting salary of at least £37,000 per annum is offered, along with the opportunity to thrive in a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous transport experience is essential.
• Ability to work under your own initiative and thrive under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to engage with customers and HGV Drivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in planning loads and routes.
• Ensure compliance with Driver Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Proactively communicate with customers to resolve service issues.

Skills

Transport experience

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Tools

Transport Management Software

Job description

Transport Planner - Immediate Start!

Join a Stable, Family-Run Haulage Company (130+ Years)

Job Summary

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join a small, close-knit team at a highly respected and long-established family-run haulage company (operating for over 130 years).

We are seeking a proactive Transport Planner for an immediate start to support our operations in the Sturton by Stow, Lincolnshire area.

Starting Salary: Minimum £37,000 Plus per annum (Depending on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Load Planning: Provide support in the planning of loads and routes to maximise vehicle utilisation.
• Compliance: Assist in ensuring all planned loads comply with Driver Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Customer Engagement: Proactively communicate with customers to ensure excellent customer relationships and quickly deal with and resolve any service issues, incidents, or accidents.
• Business Development: Assist in the development of new customer leads, including support with tenders and customer presentations.
• Driver Support: Assist in completing driver debriefs and arranging driver training where required.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, capable of demonstrating strong written and verbal skills, and ready to work effectively within a small team environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous transport experience is essential.
• The ability to work under your own initiative and to thrive under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and HGV Drivers.
• A strong team player who is capable of working well within a small, close-knit team dynamic.

Desirable Skills

• Holding a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is highly desirable.
• Experience using a Transport Management Software platform.

Do you have the compliance knowledge and team-player attitude to join our stable firm?