Transport Planner

We're currently looking for a skilled Transport Planner to join an expanding team based in Manningtree (Essex) for our client who focuses on general & specialist haulage movements across the UK and EU.

Our client is a leader in their field, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team and progress your career within a company that can offer excellent job security, progression, and benefits.

Transport Planner Job Overview

• Operating own allocated team of drivers and trucks focusing on vehicle revenue performance.
• Assist in all aspects of customers' transport requirements.
• Communicating with company transporter drivers.
• Allocating and working with Sub Contractor Transport Suppliers.
• Load Building as required.
• Meeting customer lead time requirements.
• Input of job creation into company software.
• Responsibility for on-call out of hours contact on Rota system.
• Responding to ever-changing priorities depending on current needs.

Transport Planner Job Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of the Road Haulage Industry together with excellent geographical understanding.
• Good Excel skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and on your own initiative.
• Problem-solving skills & the ability to adapt plans.
• Able to interpret forecasts and plan accordingly to cover transport peaks.
• Good working knowledge of EU driver hours and regulations.
• Transport Manager CPC qualification / willing to attend transport management CPC training - highly desirable.

Transport Planner Salary & Benefits

• Salary DOE 30 - 35k
• Mon - Friday, normal hours of work between 08.00 and 18.00 (start times may vary between 08.00 and 09.00)
• 25 days increasing to 27 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)
• Free parking on site
• Excellent progression working for a UK & international company