Transport Planner

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful transport and logistics company in Manchester is seeking a Transport Planner to join their Trafford Park team. The role involves planning Irish Export Trailers and managing deliveries while ensuring high standards of operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills. A competitive salary of up to £34,000 along with benefits such as 30 days annual leave and a company pension are offered.

Benefits

Up to £34,000 salary

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of computer skills is required.
• Able to work under pressure in a time-critical environment.
• Well organized with acute attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan Irish Export Trailers (Dublin & Belfast)
• Ensure all customer collections are achieved.
• Liaise with drivers and colleagues for day-to-day activities.

Skills

People management

Computer skills

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner on behalf of a successful transport and logistics company based in Trafford Park. This is a permanent position working on days with some early and later shifts to cover holidays.

The Transport Planner position is based in their Trafford Park site and a great opportunity for a high performing, motivated, hands‑on person to join the existing team.

You will be responsible and accountable for:

• Planning Irish Export Trailers (Dublin & Belfast)
• Planning our multi drop C&D vehicles effectively to achieve on time deliveries (Holiday cover)
• Ensure all customer collections are achieved.
• Changing schedules to meet customer/network demands.
• Liaising with drivers and colleagues to ensure all day‑to‑day activities are met to the highest possible standards.
• Ensuring our drivers are delivering effectively and reporting delays effectively.
• Trouble shooting critical transport related issues as they arise in a live environment.

Skills & Attributes:

• The ability to utilise and manage people effectively.
• Full training for the in‑house systems will be provided, however a good knowledge of computer skills will be required.
• Flexible approach with regards to working hours
• Able to work under pressure in a time‑critical environment.
• Well organised with an acute attention to detail with excellent problem‑solving skills.

Benefits:

• Up to £34,000pa
• Monday – Friday 9-5.30pm with AM/PM Shift Holiday Covering Role
• 9 weeks throughout the year (5.30am-2pm & 12.00-8.30pm)
• Saturday mornings occasionally, paid as overtime additionally to salary
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – up to max 35 days with service.
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme

If you are interested in this role please apply or call the office on 0161 661 8000 to find out more.