Transport Planner

Freight Personnel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established logistics firm in Wakefield is seeking a General Haulage Transport Planner to join their team. The role involves planning for a fleet of 20 wagons, interacting with customers for live bookings, and pricing loads. A CPC qualification is desirable but not essential. The position offers a salary of £30,000-£35,000 based on experience and includes 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Peoples Pension

Qualifications

• Experience within general haulage is required.
• CPC qualification desirable but not essential.
• Geographic knowledge of the UK and its road networks is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the transport manager for planning a fleet of 20 wagons.
• Daily interaction with customers via email and telephone.
• Some compliance duties with CPC qualification desirable.

Skills

General haulage experience

Strong customer service skills

Ability to price loads

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client are a well established (over 40 years) UK Transport, Haulage and Pallet Distribution business based in Wakefield , West Yorkshire

Due to gowth they are recruiting for a General Haulage Transport Planner to work as part of small close team within a growing family business.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the transport manager with a focus on next day to 3 day planning for a fleet of 20 wagons including a large number of tramper drivers.
• Daily interaction with customers via email and telephone for live bookings and pricing negotiation as part of the role.
• Some compliance duties with CPC qualification desirable but not essential.
• Geographic knowledge of the UK and its road networks, along with the ability to price loads accordingly, is highly desirable.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience within general haulage is required; salary is influenced by experience and qualification.
• CPC qualification desirable but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to price loads.

Salary and Benefits

• £30-35,000 base salary depending on experience.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Peoples Pension.
• Around 8.5 hours per day, start and finish time depending on operation but typically 6am - 6pm.

Experience and qualification will dictate the salary. To apply you must have some experience within general haulage