Transport Planner

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding company is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Manningtree. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the management of transport operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with regulations. As part of a close-knit team, you'll be responsible for overseeing driver allocations, managing subcontractor relationships, and adapting plans to meet customer needs. With excellent job security and progression opportunities, this position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in the road haulage industry. Join a leader in the field and make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Free Parking

Career Progression

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in the road haulage industry with strong geographical knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel and able to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers focusing on vehicle revenue performance.
• Assist with customers' transport requirements and communicate with drivers.

Skills

Road Haulage Industry Knowledge

Geographical Understanding

Excel Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Transport Manager CPC Qualification

Tools

Company Software

Job description

We're currently looking for a skilled Transport Planner to join an expanding team based in Manningtree (Essex) for our client who focuses on general & specialist haulage movements across the UK and EU.

Our client is a leader in their field, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team and progress your career within a company that can offer excellent job security, progression, and benefits.

Transport Planner Job Overview

• Operating own allocated team of drivers and trucks focusing on vehicle revenue performance.
• Assist in all aspects of customers' transport requirements.
• Communicating with company transporter drivers.
• Allocating and working with Sub Contractor Transport Suppliers.
• Load Building as required.
• Meeting customer lead time requirements.
• Input of job creation into company software.
• Responsibility for on-call out of hours contact on Rota system.
• Responding to ever-changing priorities depending on current needs.

Transport Planner Job Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of the Road Haulage Industry together with excellent geographical understanding.
• Good Excel skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and on your own initiative.
• Problem-solving skills & the ability to adapt plans.
• Able to interpret forecasts and plan accordingly to cover transport peaks.
• Good working knowledge of EU driver hours and regulations.
• Transport Manager CPC qualification / willing to attend transport management CPC training - highly desirable.

Transport Planner Salary & Benefits

• Salary DOE £30 - 35k
• Mon - Friday, normal hours of work between 08.00 and 18.00 (start times may vary between 08.00 and 09.00)
• 25 days increasing to 27 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)
• Free parking on site
• Excellent progression working for a UK & international company.