Transport Planner

Blue Arrow; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to oversee daily operations and optimize transport routes. The role involves creating transport plans, coordinating movements, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have a background in transport planning and strong communication skills, with a salary of £32,000 per annum and options for contract type.

Qualifications

• Background in transport planning or logistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-focused and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Create daily transport plans that optimize routes and control costs.
• Coordinate stock, trade, and backhaul movements across depots.
• Communicate with site teams to ensure flawless execution.

Skills

Transport Planning Experience

Strong Communication

Microsoft Office Skills

Problem-solving

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Transport Planner
Location: Gotham, Nottingham
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm or Permanent
️ Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics? Join us as a Transport Planner overseeing daily routes across SGIS sites, helping build a smarter, more efficient network.

What You'll Be Doing:

Create daily transport plans that optimize routes and control cost

Coordinate stock, trade, and backhaul movements across depots

Allocate loads and manage carriers according to plan

Communicate with site teams and planning colleagues to ensure flawless execution

Share tracking updates and escalate potential issues proactively

Attend daily planning calls and provide end-of-shift reports

Maintain accurate records and support cover for sickness & holidays

Uphold strong health & safety standards and workplace organization

Promote teamwork, flexibility, and continuous improvement across the planning team

Represent SGIS and British Gypsum strategies through service and innovation

Who We're Looking For:

Essential Experience & Skills:

Background in transport planning or logistics

Strong written and verbal communication

Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook skills

Detail-focused and results-driven

Confident in problem-solving and customer communication

Takes ownership and works independently

Reliable, honest, and committed with a flexible attitude

Able to follow instruction sheets and prioritize tasks

Desirable Knowledge:
Understanding of transport sector operations

Familiarity with driver hours and route planning systems

Whether you're seeking a long-term position with room to grow or looking to transition into a permanent role after proving your skills, we've got the flexibility to support you.

Apply now and become a key part of a collaborative, high-performing logistics network.


Transport Planner - Gotham, Nottingham Location: Gotham, Nottingham Salary: £32,000 per annum Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm or Permanent ️ Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics? Join us as a Transport Planner overseeing daily routes across SGIS sites, helping build a smarter, more efficient network.

What You'll Be Doing:
Create daily transport plans that optimize routes and control cost

Coordinate stock, trade, and backhaul movements across depots

Allocate loads and manage carriers according to plan

Communicate with site teams and planning colleagues to ensure flawless execution

Share tracking updates and escalate potential issues proactively

Attend daily planning calls and provide end-of-shift reports

Maintain accurate records and support cover for sickness & holidays

Uphold strong health & safety standards and workplace organization

Promote teamwork, flexibility, and continuous improvement across the planning team

Represent SGIS and British Gypsum strategies through service and innovation

Who We're Looking For:
Essential Experience & Skills:
Background in transport planning or logistics

Strong written and verbal communication

Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook skills

Detail-focused and results-driven

Confident in problem-solving and customer communication

Takes ownership and works independently

Reliable, honest, and committed with a flexible attitude

Able to follow instruction sheets and priorities tasks

Desirable Knowledge:
Understanding of transport sector operations

Familiarity with driver hours and route planning systems

Whether you're seeking a long-term position with room to grow or looking to transition into a permanent role after proving your skills, we've got the flexibility to support you.

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