Transport Planner

The Caraires Consultancy; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Transport Planner for a temporary ongoing contract in Lutterworth. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and communication skills, managing daily regional transport plans. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, pension contribution, and regular consultant contact.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Annual leave accrual

Referral bonus

Employee of the month recognition

Seasonal gifts

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with transport management systems.
• Experience in a transport environment.

Responsibilities

• Depot to store transport load building, routing, and scheduling.
• Providing statistical information to support planning and implementation.
• Coaching depot teams to maximize service and meet commercial targets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of transport/driver hours regulations

Education

Experience in a transport environment

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Position: Transport Planner

Schedule: Any 5 days out of 7 (37.5 hrs per week), 6am – 2pm

Type: Temporary ongoing contract

Hourly Rate: £15.30

Location: Lutterworth - Magna Park

Role Overview

Our client seeks an experienced transport planner for a fast-paced, office-based role. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. The primary responsibility is to maximize efficiency, service, and compliance by managing daily regional plans, focusing on load planning from hub to store.

Key Responsibilities

1. Depot to store transport load building, routing, and scheduling
2. Providing statistical information to support planning and implementation
3. Reviewing and improving plans for efficiency
4. Communicating plans effectively to stores and sites, including feedback channels
5. Coaching depot teams to maximize service and meet commercial targets

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with transport management systems
• Experience in a transport environment
• Knowledge of transport/driver hours and regulations

Application Process

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Additional Benefits

• Same hourly rate as your permanent role from day one
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Annual leave accrual from day one
• Regular contact from a Caraires consultant
• Referral bonus: £25 retail voucher for successful referrals
• Employee of the month recognition
• Seasonal gifts for hard work

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