Transport Planner

Simply Jobsworth; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Jobsworth in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and growing transport operation based in the B77 area. You will coordinate deliveries, manage driver schedules and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of transport operations.

The role requires strong transport planning experience, good geographical knowledge, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner role.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Confident problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating daily transport operations.
• Allocating routes and scheduling drivers.
• Monitoring deliveries and resolving any transport issues.
• Communicating effectively with drivers, customers and internal teams.
• Ensuring routes are planned efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accurate transport records and documentation.

Skills

Transport planning

Geographical knowledge

Route planning

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Transport Planner

Location: B77
Hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a busy and growing transport operation based in the B77 area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong transport planning experience who can coordinate deliveries, manage driver schedules and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of transport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating daily transport operations.
• Allocating routes and scheduling drivers.
• Monitoring deliveries and resolving any transport issues.
• Communicating effectively with drivers, customers and internal teams.
• Ensuring routes are planned efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accurate transport records and documentation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner role.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Confident problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £34,000.
• Working hours of 10am-7pm.
• Stable, full-time opportunity.
• A busy and established transport operation.