Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector seeks a Transport Planner for a permanent role in Middlewich. The ideal candidate will have experience in driver management, route planning, and must be proficient in IT. The position offers an interesting mix of work with a focus on planning operations across various sectors.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday increasing to 33 days

Healthcare Scheme

Pension Scheme

Company Uniform

On site facilities

Variety of work

Upskilling & Progression available

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced logistics environment.
• European planning experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of import/export processes beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Planning deliveries of automotive and machinery.
• Managing remote driver workforce.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.

Skills

Driver management

Route planning

Strong IT skills

Education

Transport manager CPC qualification

Job description

Job Description

Transport Planner - Middlewich - Permanent Role - Previous Transport Planning Experience Required

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Salary: £34,000 (depending on experience)

Silver Arrow require a Transport Planner to work for a prestigious & niche transport company based in Middlewich. This role can provide a really interesting mix of work as planning can be for multiple different operations.

A transport manager CPC qualification is preferable, though not essential for the candidates with the right attributes

Perm Benefits:

• 28 Days Holiday (inc. bank holidays) Increasing by one day per year following the first full year of service to a maximum of 33 days plus bank holidays.




• Healthcare Scheme




• Pension Scheme




• Company Uniform




• On site facilities




• Variety of work




• Upskilling & Progression available

Your Role:

• Planning and allocation of nationwide and European automotive, plant and agricultural machinery deliveries




• Involvement with the scheduling and planning of modular building installation projects




• Ensuring that the operation complies with all regulatory legislation and best practices




• Ensuring consistently reliable driver behaviour concerning safety, legality, efficiency and profitability




• Managing day-to-day issues of the remote driver workforce, including welfare and pastoral matters




• Dynamic evaluation of operational decisions likely to affect group performance and Customer experience




• Daily liaison with line managers to identify operational exceptions and implement solutions




• Balancing own fleet use and sub-contraction




• Minimising fleet empty running

What we need from you:

• Previous experience of working in a fast placed logistics environment, with specific experience of driver management and route planning




• European planning experience would be advantageous




• Knowledge of import / export processes would be beneficial




• A transport manager CPC qualification is preferable, though not essential for the candidates with the right attributes




• Strong IT skills.

At Silver Arrow, our priority is you. We strongly believe in getting to know you and understanding your needs in the hope of building a great working relationship.

Call us today on 01270 824160 or 01925 815048

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