Transport Planner

e-Commerce; Seaham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is looking for an experienced transport planner in the North East of England. The role involves planning and managing loads to meet KPIs, ensuring compliance with road transport directives, and liaising with customers for accurate scheduling. The candidate should ideally have knowledge of EU drivers’ regulations and administrative experience. The position operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, offering a structured work environment with potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing loads to KPI levels.
• Knowledge of EU drivers rules and regulations.
• Ability to liaise effectively with customers and depots.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage loads according to agreed KPIs.
• Liaise with customers to ensure targets and deliveries are met.
• Oversee vehicle management and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Load planning

Road transport directive knowledge

Communication skills

Education

CPC qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Working on behalf of my client, Interaction Recruitment has a great opportunity of an experienced transport planner based the North East.

The role primarily is Monday - Friday. Typical shifts are 08.00 - 17:00.

Key Duties & Experience

• Plan and manage loads to agreed KPI levels.
• Ensure planned work is achievable with road transport directive and EU drivers rules & regulations.
• Liaise with customers and depots to ensure all targets and deliveries are met and to ensure that the scheduling of work is accurate and up to date on traffic management system.
• Ensure that vehicle management, including liaison with fleet workshop wheel security, and monitoring of vehicle gross weights is undertaken and compliant.
• Ensure that all administrative tasks associated with the operation are completed to the required standard as well as dealing with daily operational problems.

As well as the above a CPC qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Contact Information

To apply call Graham on 01914161259 or email your Cv to

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