Transport Planner

Berry Recruitment Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave inc Bank Holidays

Performance bonuses (up to 3 per year)

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Group, on behalf of a leading logistics and distribution company, is seeking a Network Planner in Essex to join a busy team.

You will coordinate and optimise the collection and delivery of palletised freight across regional and national networks, using TMS software to maximise vehicle capacity and ensure on-time, cost-efficient deliveries.

Typical hours are Mon-Fri, 45 hours with alternating early/late shifts; 28 days holiday plus up to three performance bonuses per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport office or driving is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation including WTD.
• Proficient IT skills and familiarity with TMS systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly with drivers and hubs.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and optimise multi-drop deliveries.
• Coordinate pallet counts to maximise vehicle capacity within weight limits and time windows.
• Provide briefs and debriefs to drivers and run progress reports.
• Liaise with hubs, network depots, and end clients.
• Troubleshoot live delivery issues.

Skills

IT proficiency

Transport legislation knowledge

Driver coordination

Tools

TMS systems

Job description

Our client a leading logistics and distribution company are looking for a network Planner to join their busy team. You will be responsible for coordinating and optimising collection and delivery of palatalised freight across the regional and national network ensuring cost effective and on time deliveries and collections.

Monday to Friday 45hrs a week (Alternate early/late shift 06.00-16.00 and 10.00 to 20.00 (1 hr lunch)

36000 to 40000 p.a. depending on experience. Up to 3 bonuses per year depending on company performance.

The job will involve,

Route Planning. Implement effective multi drop delivery and collection using TMS and planning software.

Coordinate high volume pallet counts maximising vehicle capacity, weight limits, and timed delivery windows.

Communicate clearly with drivers with briefs and debriefs as well as run progress reports.

Liaise clearly and professionally with hubs, network depots and end clients.

Be able to trouble shoot and problem solve live delivery issues.

The ideal candidate will ideally have previous experience in a transport office or as a driver with transferable schools.

A strong understanding of Transport legislation inc WTD etc.

Proficient in IT and knowledge of TMS systems.

28 days annual leave inc Bank Holidays

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.