Transport Planner

Pertemps North Midlands; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Support

Weekly or monthly pay - you choose

Pension

Holiday pay

Mortgage references

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is recruiting a confident, organised Transport Planner to join our busy logistics hub at East Midlands Gateway (DE74), near Castle Donington and Kegworth. You will plan and coordinate daily transport operations, ensuring routes are efficient, cost-effective and delivered on time, while working closely with drivers, customers and the transport team.

The role offers day or night shifts, a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to develop expertise in route planning and

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of transport legislation (driver hours, vehicle compliance) would be advantageous.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Good geographical knowledge and route planning ability
• Strong knowledge of local and regional road networks
• Ability to plan efficient and cost-effective routes
• Confident dealing with customers, drivers and colleagues
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and unexpected issues
• Previous experience in customer service, logistics or transport is desirable

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily transport routes efficiently and cost-effectively
• Allocate drivers and vehicles to planned routes
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time
• Monitor routes and adjust when required
• Deal with customer queries and provide updates on deliveries
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and transport teams
• Use route-planning and transport management systems
• Consider traffic, road restrictions and geographical factors when planning routes
• Always maintain a high level of customer service
• Work to company procedures, transport regulations and health & safety requirements
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the transport team

Skills

Transport planning

Route planning

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

Excellent progression opportunities

Join a friendly, supportive team in a positive working environment

Days or nights available

Pertemps are recruiting for a confident, organised and experienced Transport Planner to join a busy logistics hub based at East Midlands Gateway (DE74), near Castle Donington and Kegworth. You'll play a key role in planning and coordinating daily transport operations, ensuring routes are efficient, cost-effective and delivered on time. Working closely with drivers, customers and the wider transport team, you'll manage schedules, respond to changes and help ensure the smooth running of the depot.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 0900am - 1730pm OR 1030am - 1900pm OR 1800pm - 0400am

Pay Rates

• Day hours ( Administrator level) GBP13.45.
• Day hours (Planner level) GBP16.00 to GBP17.35 DOE.
• Night hours (Administrator level) GBP14.50 to GBP15 DOE.

The successful Transport Planner will have:

• Basic knowledge of transport legislation (driver hours, vehicle compliance) would be advantageous
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Good geographical knowledge and route planning ability
• Strong knowledge of local and regional road networks
• Ability to plan efficient and cost-effective routes
• Confident dealing with customers, drivers and colleagues
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and unexpected issues
• Previous experience in customer service, logistics or transport is desirable

Your Duties as a Transport Planner:

• Plan and organise daily transport routes efficiently and cost-effectively
• Allocate drivers and vehicles to planned routes
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time
• Monitor routes and adjust when required
• Deal with customer queries and provide updates on deliveries
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and transport teams
• Use route-planning and transport management systems
• Consider traffic, road restrictions and geographical factors when planning routes
• Always maintain a high level of customer service
• Work to company procedures, transport regulations and health & safety requirements
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the transport team

Benefits of working for Pertemps:

• 24/7 Support
• Weekly or monthly pay - you choose
• Pension
• Holiday pay
• Mortgage references