Transport Planner

Bennett & Game Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to join their team in Goole. The role includes ensuring smooth operations, route planning, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have solid knowledge of O'Licence requirements and excellent communication skills. The salary ranges from £35k to £45k based on experience, with additional benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

22 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job security and proven staff retention

Qualifications

• Experience in pallet networks and general haulage.
• Knowledge of Tanker or ADR Transport is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of operations with customers and suppliers.
• Prioritise workload and plan routes.
• Conduct driver briefings and debriefings.
• Maintain the computerised system.

Skills

Knowledge of O'Licence requirements

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT and TMS system knowledge

Commercial Acumen

Strong organisational skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Bennett and Game are currently partnering with a leading transport company who, due to continued growth, are actively seeking a skilled Transport Planner to join their team at their Goole location.

Transport Planner Job Overview

• Working with customers, suppliers, drivers, and in-house customer service desks to ensure the smooth running of operations.
• Prioritising workload, route planning, and conducting driver briefings and debriefings.
• Demonstrating strong organisational skills in planning schedules, journeys, and loads.
• Maintaining the in-house computerised system and possessing the skills to use Excel spreadsheets.
• Working in line with VOSA and compliance standards.
• Monitoring compliance and working with drivers and the compliance team to eliminate infringements.

Transport Planner Job Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of O'Licence requirements and compliance.
• Experience from pallet networks and general haulage
• Commercial Acumen
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong IT and TMS system knowledge.Excellent organisation and time management skills - essential.
• Knowledge of Tanker or ADR Transport - highly desirable.

Transport Planner Salary & Benefits

• Salary: GBP35k - GBP45k - Depending on Experience
• Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:00).
• 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Excellent job security and proven staff retention.
• Pension scheme.