Transport Planner

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing distribution company in the UK is looking for a transport planner to manage deliverables and lead a transport team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the freight export sector, route planning skills, and a willingness for overnight shifts. This is a great opportunity for someone aiming to progress into management.

Qualifications

• Experience in the freight export/transport sector.
• Ability to plan routes and manage drivers.
• Willingness to undertake some overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes for deliveries and manage drivers to ensure quick delivery service.
• Demonstrate leadership over the transport team daily.
• Complete daily tasks including route planning in advance of deliveries.

Skills

Route planning

Driver management

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

On offer is a role as a transport planner at a fast-growing package distribution and export company. First emerging 12 years ago, this business has expanded from a local courier provider to a nationwide exporter of goods as well as hosting a multitude of warehouses for the safe storage of said goods.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes for deliveries and manage drivers to ensure a quick delivery service.
• Demonstrate leadership over the transport team on a daily basis.
• Complete a multitude of daily tasks including route planning in advance of deliveries.
• Maintain a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience in the freight export/transport sector.
• Ability to plan routes and manage drivers.
• Willingness to undertake some overnight shifts.
• Aiming to progress into a management role.