Transport Planner

MTrec Ltd Commercial; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to manage an established HGV fleet. You will oversee route planning, communicate with drivers and customers, and ensure efficient fleet operations. Ideal candidates should have proven transport planning experience and excellent organizational skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

28 days leave inclusive of bank holidays

Training and upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with HGV Fleet.
• Proven transport planning experience.
• Costings and financial experience in transport planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage an established and reputable HGV fleet.
• Plan and maintain the HGV fleet.
• Ensure clear communication with drivers and customers.

Skills

Experience with HGV Fleet

Transport planning

Customer communication

Route planning

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Full time, permanent position from day one.
• Monday to Friday working hours
• 28 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
• The best in training, upskilling and self-development
• Easily accessible location.
• Really relaxed, warm and friendly working environment.
• Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.
• Warm, friendly and hugely supportive team backed my excellent senior leadership team

The Company you will be working for

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for an experienced Transport Planner to join their expanding team on a full-time permanent basis. If you feel you have the requires skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing

• Successfully manage an established and reputable HGV fleet
• Successfully plan and maintain an HGV fleet
• Ensure clear and pro-active communication with drivers and customers alike
• Costing and planning routes for the HGV fleet
• Ensuring excellent administration at all times throughout planning and execution
• Laise with contractors as and when required
• Representing our client's brand in a professional and diligent manner at all times
• Managing sub-contractors when required to do so
• Monday to Friday working hours, optional hours of 6.30am -4.30pm or 7am - 5pm.

About You

• Proven experience working with HVG Fleet
• Proven transport planning experience
• Costings and financial experience in regards to transport planning
• Extremely comfortable dealing with customers, drivers and clients
• Previous route planning experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent planning ability
• Knowledge and prior experience of curtain sizes and similar related aspects hugely beneficial