Transport Planner

Jark PLC; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is looking for a Transport Planner. You will support the Transport Manager, plan deliveries, manage driver routes, and ensure compliance with transport legislation. A strong personality and experience in multi-drop deliveries are essential. The role is Monday to Friday with a salary of up to £37,500.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule multi-drop deliveries across the UK.
• Work closely with warehouse team to meet delivery deadlines.
• Monitor vehicle movements using tracking system.
• Manage driver route-plans.
• Work closely with in-house customer service team to manage deliveries.
• Ensure legal compliance on all drive/transport legislation.
• Manage issues as they arise.
• Implement any cost savings where possible.

Skills

Experience in multi-drop deliveries

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Strong personality for team management

Methodical and diligent paperwork

Good IT skills including TMS and Excel

Knowledge of Driver Compliance and Transport Legislation

Ability to prioritize workload

Tools

Traffic Management System (TMS)

Excel

Job description

Overview

My client, a Transport company based in Worcester is looking to recruit a Transport Planner on a permanent basis.

You will support the Transport Manager in the day-to-day functions of running the Transport Operation, stepping into the Manager's role when he is off-site.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule multi-drop deliveries across the UK
• Work closely with warehouse team to meet delivery deadlines
• Monitor vehicle movements using tracking system
• Manage driver route-plans
• Work closely with in-house customer service team to manage deliveries
• Ensure legal compliance on all drive/transport legislation
• Manage issues as they arise
• Implement any cost savings where possible

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role with multi-drop deliveries
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• A strong personality who is able to manage different personalities across the transport team
• Methodical and diligent with your paperwork
• Good IT skills including Traffic Management System (TMS) and Excel
• Excellent knowledge of Driver Compliance and Transport Legislation
• An ability to prioritize workload

Role Details

This role is Mon-Fri from (Apply online only) but some flexibility may be required during holiday and sickness

The salary on offer is up to £37,500

Keywords

Transport Planner, TMS, Descartes, Drive legislation, Compliance, vehicle tracking