Transport Planner

Backline Christchurch; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an enthusiastic Transport Planner to join their team in Wimborne, UK. You will manage drivers and schedules while ensuring excellent customer service. The role requires good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The successful candidate will receive benefits such as staff discounts, a mobile phone, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Staff discounts on goods and services

Company pension scheme

31 days holiday including Public Holidays

Qualifications

• Good telephone manner and ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to use IT systems and learn ordering and routing programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service whilst dealing with customer orders.
• Manage drivers' working day and produce schedules.
• Ensure all orders are completed accurately.

Skills

Good telephone manner

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Accurate administration skills

Understanding Health and Safety regulations

Knowledge of HGV drivers Working Time Directive

IT systems proficiency

Transport/logistics experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

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Were looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Transport Planner to join our client based in Wimborne.

Youll be a part of the Transport Management team reporting to the Operations Manager, and will be expected to provide a high level of service to customers and ensuring that the driving force and vehicles are efficiently and effectively utilised.

Your responsibilities as a Transport Planner:

• Providing excellent customer service whilst dealing with customer orders
• Answering incoming calls, emails and entering orders onto the ordering and routing systems accurately
• Managing the drivers working day, producing schedules and processing delivery notes for invoicing
• Ensuring all orders are completed and correct details are placed against jobs
• Providing support to colleagues within the Transport Department and assisting the Transport Manager with the compliance of the fleet
• Adhering to company policies and procedures
• Complying with Health and Safety and environmental legislations

What were looking for:

• Good telephone manner and the ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail and accurate administration skills
• Understanding and acceptance of Health and Safety and environmental regulations
• Understanding of HGV drivers Working Time Directive
• Ability to use IT systems (Microsoft Outlook, Excel etc.) and to learn operating ordering and routing programs
• Knowledge of the waste and construction industry would be an advantage but is not essential as training can be given
• Previous transport and/or logistics experience would be beneficial, but other transferrable skills will be considered

What we offer:

Hours: This role is offered on days only, Mondays to Fridays with the core hours being 07:00 17:00 with half an hour unpaid lunch break.

Benefits: Staff discounts on goods and services, mobile phone, company pension scheme, 31 days holiday including Public Holidays.

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