Transport Planner

Bennett and Game; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to join their expanding team in Manningtree. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading company specializing in haulage movements across the UK and EU. You will be responsible for managing a team of drivers, ensuring efficient transport operations, and adapting to changing priorities. With excellent job security and opportunities for progression, this position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for logistics and a keen understanding of the road haulage industry, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing to 27 after 5 years

Free parking on site

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the Road Haulage Industry with strong geographical knowledge.
• Good Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers and trucks, focusing on revenue performance.
• Assist with customers' transport requirements and communicate with drivers.

Skills

Geographical understanding

Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Tools

Company software

Job description

Job Description

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

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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