Transport Planner

Hector Francis; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Permanent position after probation

Job summary

Hector Francis in Warrington is seeking an experienced Transport Planner/Operative for a 4 on, 4 off night shift. The role starts on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with a permanent position after 12 weeks for the right candidate.

You will plan and coordinate general haulage movements, communicate with drivers and customers, and ensure the operation runs efficiently through night hours 18:00–06:00.

Qualifications

• Experience in the transport and logistics industry.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and WTD regulations.
• Experience moving jobs and replanning during live operations.
• Excellent driver communication and engagement skills.
• Strong administration and PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating general haulage operations.
• Allocating and moving jobs as required.
• Replanning routes and workloads when operational requirements change.
• Communicating effectively with drivers throughout the shift.
• Managing driver engagement and providing operational support.
• Working within drivers' hours and WTD regulations.
• Using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and customer portals.
• Maintaining accurate transport and compliance records.
• Liaising with customers and providing a high level of customer service.
• Ensuring all transport activities are carried out safely, efficiently and compliantly.

Skills

Transport planning

Driver communication

Administrative skills

TMS experience

Customer service

Tools

TMS

Customer portals

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner / Transport Operative to join our client in Warrington.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced transport professional looking for a 4 on, 4 off night shift. The position will initially be offered on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position directly with our client after 12 weeks.

The Role

Working as part of the transport operation, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating general haulage movements, communicating with drivers and customers, and ensuring the operation runs efficiently throughout the night.

What We Offer

• £28,500 per annum
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
• 18:00 – 06:00 night shifts
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Opportunity for a permanent position
• Stable and ongoing employment
• Opportunity to develop your career within transport and logistics

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and coordinating general haulage operations
• Allocating and moving jobs as required
• Replanning routes and workloads when operational requirements change
• Communicating effectively with drivers throughout the shift
• Managing driver engagement and providing operational support
• Working within drivers' hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations
• Using Transport Management Systems (TMS) and customer portals
• Maintaining accurate transport and compliance records
• Liaising with customers and providing a high level of customer service
• Ensuring all transport activities are carried out safely, efficiently and compliantly

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong background within the transport and logistics industry
• A good understanding of drivers' hours and WTD regulations
• Experience moving jobs and replanning during live operations
• Excellent driver communication and engagement skills
• Strong administration and PC skills
• Experience using TMS, compliance systems and customer portals
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced transport environment
• A proactive approach with strong organisational and problem-solving skills

If you have previous transport planning experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity working a 4 on, 4 off night shift, we would like to hear from you.