Transport Planner

White Recruitment; Trafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' annual leave

Overtime pay on Saturdays

Full training on internal systems

Established logistics operation

Job summary

White Recruitment seeks an experienced Transport Planner in Trafford Park to coordinate export trailers and multi-drop deliveries, ensuring on-time performance and efficient operations. The role covers standard hours with holiday shifts and occasional Saturday mornings, offering training on internal systems and clear progression within a busy logistics team.

Based in Trafford Park, the successful candidate will manage resources effectively, communicate with drivers, and adapt to changing demands

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience within a UK-based logistics company.
• Ability to organise, manage and utilise people and resources effectively.
• Good computer skills with full training on in-house systems.
• Flexible hours with shift coverage.
• Calm and effective in a time-critical environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and confident communication.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating export trailers.
• Planning multi-drop collection and delivery vehicles to achieve on-time performance.
• Ensuring all customer collections are completed efficiently.
• Adjusting schedules in response to changing customer and network demands.
• Liaising with drivers and colleagues to maintain high daily operational standards.
• Monitoring driver performance and communicating delays effectively.
• Troubleshooting live transport issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing operational updates when required.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

UK transport planning

Job description

Transport Planner (484872) Trafford Park, England

Salary: GBP28000 - GBP34000 per annum

Transport Planner

Our client, an established logistics company based in Trafford Park, is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join its busy transport team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and solutions-focused professional with UK transport planning experience. You will coordinate export trailers and multi-drop collection and delivery operations, ensuring services run efficiently and customers receive their deliveries on time.

Working Hours

Your standard working hours will be:

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Holiday shift cover: Early shift, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Holiday shift cover: Late shift, 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
• Occasional Saturday mornings: Paid as overtime in addition to salary

You will receive 30 days of annual leave, including bank holidays. This increases with length of service up to a maximum of 35 days.

Key Responsibilities

As a Transport Planner, your duties will include:

• Planning and coordinating export trailers.
• Planning multi-drop collection and delivery vehicles to achieve on-time performance.
• Ensuring all customer collections are completed efficiently.
• Adjusting schedules in response to changing customer and network demands.
• Liaising with drivers and colleagues to maintain high daily operational standards.
• Monitoring driver performance and communicating delays effectively.
• Troubleshooting live transport issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Maintaining accurate records and providing operational updates when required.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous transport planning experience within a UK-based logistics company.
• The ability to organise, manage and utilise people and resources effectively.
• Good computer skills, with full training provided on in-house systems.
• A flexible approach to working hours and shift cover.
• The ability to remain calm and effective in a time-critical environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Salary of £29,000 - £34,000 per annum.
• 30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Annual leave increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Overtime pay for occasional Saturday mornings.
• Full training on internal systems.
• Opportunity to join an established logistics operation.