Transport Planner

Turners (Soham) Ltd; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Larkhall is seeking a Transport Planner to oversee collections and deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a Higher Grade education and strong organisational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, with Monday to Friday hours. Apply now with your CV to join a well-established distribution firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum Higher Grade standard education.
• Computer literate and good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan collections and deliveries effectively.
• Schedule fleet ensuring drivers are allocated to vehicles.
• Liaise with drivers to resolve on-road issues.

Skills

Planning collections and deliveries

Scheduling fleet

Problem-solving

Education

Higher Grade standard

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Turners (Soham) Ltd is the UK’s largest privately owned transport company. We are looking to recruit a Transport Planner, to be based at our Larkhall site. This is an exciting opportunity for a career in the logistics industry within a well-established distribution company.

Responsibilities

• Planning collections and deliveries.
• Scheduling the fleet ensuring drivers are allocated to vehicles and loads.
• Ensuring drivers are on track with their deliveries and collections.
• Dealing with any problems drivers may have while out on the road and liaising with the end customer.
• Administration support with tasks such as order entry, data input and cost control.

Requirements

• Educated to minimum Higher Grade standard
• Computer literate
• Good organisational skills

Hours & Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm but can be discussed further in interview stage. Turners can offer you a competitive salary depending on experience and pension scheme.

Application

To apply for this position please send your CV to [e-mail]

What happens next?

Your application will be sent to the relevant recruiting manager for review. If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted between 1 – 2 weeks. If you do not hear back within this time frame, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.