Transport Planner

Workforce Staffing; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Redditch. The role involves route planning, scheduling, and liaising with drivers to ensure cost-effective vehicle utilization. Candidates should have at least one year of route planning experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per year, along with benefits such as pension and a casual dress code.

Benefits

Casual dress code

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of route planning experience is required.
• Excellent communication and administration skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving business.

Responsibilities

• Day to day route planning and scheduling.
• Ensure vehicle utilization is efficient.
• Liaise with drivers and account managers.

Skills

Route planning experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Transport Planner

Redditch

£30,000-35,000

Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week.

Working Hours

08:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break), as this is a Live Transport Planning role overtime may be required to maintain service levels when necessary due to the nature of the job and industry.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a successful and well-established company in the Transport and Distribution sector.

Responsibilities

• Day to day Route Planning & Scheduling
• Ensure vehicle utilisation is efficient to maximise cost effectiveness
• Ensure scheduling is compliant with Vehicle & Tachograph legislation
• Liaise with Drivers and Account managers
• Scheduling vehicle maintenance work + rectifying any defects that arise.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 years' route planning experience
• Excellent communication & administration skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving business
• Experience using Transport management systems
• Knowledge of driver time directive regulations
• Good geographical knowledge
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Casual dress code
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus scheme

Salary

£30,000.00 to £35,000.00 / year, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.