Transport Planner

White Recruitment Construction; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to enhance their logistics team in Basildon. This role involves coordinating multi-drop vehicles and optimizing routes for efficient container planning across the UK. You'll work closely with subcontractors and ensure compliance with legal requirements while monitoring driver performance. The company offers a supportive environment with a clear progression path, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including a health cash plan and pension matching. If you have a passion for logistics and a knack for planning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus plan

Health Cash Plan

Pension matched up to 8%

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

3 year plan for Progression to next role

Qualifications

• Manager's CPC is essential for this role.
• Requires excellent geographical knowledge and multi-drop experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the transport team.
• Optimize planning for multi-stop routes within legal requirements.
• Monitor driver performance and assist with bookings.

Skills

Geographical Knowledge

Multi-drop Planning

Driver Performance Monitoring

Education

Manager's CPC

2 years’ experience as a Transport Planner

Job description

Senior Transport Planner – Basildon – Up to £37,000

A global multisite logistics company is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Basildon.

As Transport Planner, you will be working with a team of Planners coordinating multi-drop vehicles including pallet network. You will be planning a high number of containers throughout the week, working with subcontractors routing vehicles and containers UK wide.

Full time:

• Monday to Friday – 12:00 – 20:30
• Bonus plan
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 3 year plan for Progression to next role!

Responsibilities:

• Assist the manager with the smooth running of the transport team
• Optimize planning for multi-stop collection & delivery routes within legal requirements
• Monitor driver performance
• Assist with driver booking
• Book with 3rd party hauliers

Requirements:

• Manager's CPC is Essential
• Multi-drop experience required
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• 2 years’ experience as a Transport Planner