Transport Planner

Network Services Haulage Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Freight Logistics Company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Transport Clerk to manage traffic desk operations. The role involves liaising with sub-contractors, planning consignments, and providing excellent communication. Ideal candidates will have a background in haulage, good geographical knowledge, and strong attention to detail. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience on a Traffic desk or as a HGV driver is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Proficient in using transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with approved sub-contractors for transport operations.
• Plan and allocate consignments, ensuring data accuracy in the TMS.
• Handle client queries efficiently and provide strong customer service.

Skills

Experience within a Haulage environment

Good geographical knowledge

Computer literate

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of HGV's

Attention to detail

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Clerk to join our long established and growing Freight Logistics Company based at our Hemel Hempstead office

Working on our Traffic desk you will be an integral part of our UK & European sub-contracting operation.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Liaising with our Company approved sub-contractors
• Planning and allocating consignments, ensuring all data on our TMS is created and processed accurately
• Providing excellent communications with customers, sub-contractors and colleagues
• Dealing with client queries efficiently
• General transport administration

Key Skills and Experience

• The successful applicant will have experience within a Haulage environment either on a Traffic desk or as a HGV driver.
• Good geographical knowledge, computer literate, excellent communication skills and have some knowledge of HGV's.
• Attention to detail is also paramount.

What will you get in return?

You will be part of a small but friendly team and will be a key player within the Company. A competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension contributions and hours of 9.00 to 5.30 Monday to Friday. If you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.