Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Harlow is seeking a competent Traffic Planner to manage vehicle coordination and route planning. This role offers a significant salary increase after a successful probation period, along with personal development opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Quarterly Profit Share

Personal Development Opportunities

Company Pension Scheme

20 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy traffic office with a team.
• Understanding of drivers' hours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Route planning for collections and deliveries.
• Monitoring drivers' progress for timely deliveries.
• Liaising with customers and transport companies.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Geographical Knowledge

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Education

HGV Licence

Forklift Licence

Job description

Job Description

• Interview dates for this role are scheduled for the week commencing 5th May.
• Work for a growing and expanding company.
• Significant salary increase after a successful 3-month probation period.

Our client in Harlow is seeking a competent and highly organised Traffic Planner with a strong background in vehicle coordination. The ideal candidate should have good geographical knowledge of the UK. As the company is expanding, this is a great opportunity to develop your career. Main duties will include:

• Route planning for collections and deliveries.
• Supporting and working alongside the Transport Manager.
• Managing both the General Haulage and Pallet Network sides of the business.
• Covering the Pallet Network router during holidays.
• Monitoring drivers' progress throughout the day to ensure timely deliveries.
• Preparing paperwork and manifests for routes.
• Liaising with customers and other transport companies across the country to arrange backloads.

The right candidate will:

• Have experience working in a busy traffic office with a team of 5.
• Possess good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Work well under pressure and understand the demands of a transport office.
• Be self-motivated with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn.
• Preferably have an understanding of drivers' hours.
• Hold an HGV and/or forklift licence (preferred but not essential).

In return, we offer:

• A salary of £30,000, increasing to £35,000 after a successful 3-month probation.
• Working hours: 8 am - 6 pm (45 hours per week).
• An opportunity to join our partnership with a quarterly profit share (post-probation).
• Personal development and training opportunities.
• Enrolment into our company pension scheme.
• 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays.