Transport Planner

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm based in Telford is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to manage fleet operations, ensuring timely deliveries and cost-effective routing. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport planning and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. This is a permanent role offering a salary up to £33,000 per annum with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a Transport Planning role, ideally in logistics or distribution.
• Confidence in managing schedules for a large fleet.
• Flexibility to work in a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule routes for timely deliveries.
• Support the Transport Manager with operations.
• Ensure vehicle routing is cost-effective.

Skills

Transport Planning experience

Fleet scheduling

Knowledge of driver working time regulations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Transport Planner
Telford
Permanent position

Up to £33,000 per annum (d.o.e)
40 hrs per week – will consider applications for either Monday – Friday or 4 on 4 off

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Transport Planner to join a well-established business based in Telford. This is a permanent role within a collaborative and supportive team, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient scheduling of vehicle operations to meet customer delivery expectations.

As the Transport Planner you will be getting involved in…

• Planning and scheduling routes for a fleet of vehicles to ensure timely deliveries
• Supporting the Transport Manager with day-to-day transport operations
• Ensuring all vehicle routing is optimised for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Liaising with customers to understand and plan for future delivery requirements
• Allocating jobs to drivers and managing daily transport schedules


We’re looking for someone who…

• Has recent experience in a Transport Planning role, ideally within a busy logistics or distribution environment
• Is confident managing schedules for a large fleet of vehicles
• Possesses knowledge of driver working time regulations
• Is flexible and willing to work as part of a rota, including weekend cover when required (if working a Monday- Friday pattern)
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and communication skills
• Has previous experience as a Transport Planner / Route Planner / Transport Route Planner / Transport Planning Coordinator / Logistics Planner / Route Coordinator / Logistics Coordinator


The application process:
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About Us
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