Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to support their busy transport department. The role involves daily route planning, handling bookings, and maintaining customer relations. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport planning, strong communication skills, and adaptability amidst a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy transport environment.
• Ability to provide quotations and cost savings.
• Great communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Daily route planning of vehicles.
• Taking external bookings via telephone and email.
• Daily contact with drivers for timely deliveries.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Our customer is looking for a Transport planner to assist with the day-day running and planning of their busy and expanding transport department.

The hours of work will be Monday to Friday between 0800-1700 and paying between £35000 - £40,000 p.a. depending on experience.

Duties to include:

Daily route planning of vehicles.Taking external bookings via telephone and email, ensuring all information is captured.Daily contact with drivers to ensure jobs are collected and delivered on time.Providing quotations to customers.Maintaining and building relationships with customers.General office duties.

The successful person must have the following:

Previous experience in a busy and reactive transport environment.Great communicator and team player.Proactive and able to adapt to an ever changing day.Previous experience in providing quotations and cost savings

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.