Transport Planner

The Caraires Consultancy; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced transport planner to maximize efficiency and compliance in a fast-paced environment. This role involves managing daily transport loads and requires excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and experience in transport logistics. You will work 37.5 hours a week, from 03:00 am to 11:00 am. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £17.16 per hour and various benefits including pension contribution and opportunities for recognition.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

3% pension contribution

Accrued annual leave from day one

Regular consultant contact

Referral voucher for recommending a friend

Employee of the month prizes

Seasonal gifts for recognition

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills for managing transport logistics.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Experience in planning loads for transport delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build and schedule transport loads from depot to store.
• Provide statistical information for planning.
• Continuously improve plans for efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with stores about transport plans.
• Influence depot teams to meet service and efficiency targets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Competent user of Microsoft Office

Familiar with transport management systems

Previous experience in transport environment

Knowledge of transport/driver hours regulations

Job description

Any 5 days from 7 (37.5 hrs per week) 03:00am - 11:00 am Temporary ongoing contract £17.16 per hour Lutterworth - Magna Park

Our client is looking for an experienced transport planner to work in a fast-paced office based role. You will need to have excellent organisational skills as well as the ability to work in pressured situations. The role of a transport planner is to maximise efficiency, service and compliance by managing the day-to-day plans for the region. You will be planning loads due to be delivered from hub to store, so previous experience in a similar is essential.

This role requires you to start at 03:00and work until 11:00, so you must ensure you can commit to these hours.

Responsibilities

• Depot to store transport load building, routing and scheduling
• Providing daily, weekly, monthly and annual statistical information to aid planning and implementation
• Reviewing and continuously improving plans to improve efficiency.
• Providing accurate and effective information to stores and sites regarding the plan, including feedback channels to aid engagement.
• Coaching and influencing depot teams to maximise service and efficiency, and ensure delivery of all commercial targets on the depot balance scorecard

Knowledge and Experience required

• Excellent communication both written and verbally
• Competent user of all Microsoft Office applications
• Familiar with transport management systems
• Previous experience working in a transport environment
• Working knowledge of transport/driver hours and regulations

The Caraires Consultancy operates with integrity by treating our clients, applicants and suppliers in a fair and honest manner – as we want to be treated.

Interested? Please apply below or call us on 01788 298040 for an informal chat.

Benefits of working through The Caraires Consultancy

• We pay the same hourly rate as your permanent equivalent from day one.
• We pay 3% employer contribution towards your pension.
• We pay annual leave as you accrue it from day one.
• We will ensure you receive regular contact from a Caraires consultant. Feel free to pop in or call at any time.
• Recommend a friend and you will receive a £50 retail voucher when they work a full week.
• Employee of the month: You could win a monthly prize if you’re nominated by your line manager.
• We will deliver seasonal gifts as a token of recognition for your hard work.