Transport Planner

White Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport services provider is seeking a Transport Planner in Manchester to manage and support a fleet of drivers. The role includes booking deliveries, ensuring compliance with transport legislation, and effective communication with customers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in transport planning and excellent geographical knowledge of the UK. This is a permanent position offering a salary of up to £32,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a transport planner.
• Legal compliance knowledge – Tachographs, infringements, WTDs.
• Organised and able to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a fleet of drivers on a daily basis.
• Monitoring driver times, progress, and providing ETAs.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding delays, changes or updates.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Strong communication skills

Excellent UK geographical knowledge

Job description

Transport Planner – Manchester – Up to £32, per annum!

Are you an experienced transport planner in general haulage looking for an exciting opportunity within a market leading company?

Job type : Permanent

Hours : 4 on / 4 off days

Salary : Up to £32, per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a fleet of drivers on a daily basis
• Booking deliveries
• Monitoring driver times, progress, providing ETAs to ensure good time keeping
• Route planning
• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation and company policies
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding delays, changes or updates

Requirements

• Previous experience as a transport planner
• Legal compliance knowledge – Tachographs, infringements, WTDs
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge
• Organised and able to work on own initiative