Transport Planner

Streamline Search; St Helens; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to optimize transportation operations in St Helens. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating transportation activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and standard benefits.

Benefits

Standard holiday + Bank holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Planner.
• In-depth knowledge of transportation planning principles.
• Experience with the Pallet Network is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation plans to minimise costs and maximise resource utilisation.
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for route optimisation.
• Ensure adherence to delivery timelines and service agreements.

Skills

Transportation planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Profile: Transport Planner - St Helens

Our client are seeking an experienced and skilled Transport Planner. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising transportation operations. As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for efficiently planning and coordinating transportation activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.

Transport Planner - Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient transportation plans to minimise costs and maximise resource utilisation.
• Analyse data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for route optimisation.
• Ensure adherence to delivery timelines and service level agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including logistics, warehouse, and procurement teams, to align transportation plans with overall business goals.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure seamless execution of transportation plans.
• Stay informed about transportation regulations and industry best practices.
• Ensure that transportation plans comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Transport Planner - Requirements

• Proven experience as a Transport Planner.
• In-depth knowledge of transportation planning principles and practices.
• Experience and knowledge of the Pallet Network is preferable.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Transport Planner - Remunerations

• Salary £30,000‑£33,000
• Standard holiday + Bank holidays
• Monday to Friday, Alternating weeks – 1st week 06:30 – 15:30 / 2nd week 10:15 – 19:15.
• Saturday AM shift requires once in 8 weeks. (Supplement pay included)
• Company pension

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.