Transport Planner

Pertemps Black Country Perms; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps West Bromwich seeks a Transport Planner to support daily transport operations and scheduling. You will coordinate routes, allocate vehicles and drivers, and ensure compliance across activities. Experience in transport planning and CRM use is desired.

The role requires 6:00am starts with the potential for increased hours; Polish language skills are a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, logistics or fleet operations.
• Good knowledge of vehicles and transport operations.
• Understanding of transport compliance.
• Experience using CRM or transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport schedules and routes.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers for efficient operations.
• Monitor vehicle movements and resolve delays.
• Maintain records using in-house CRM and transport systems.
• Ensure compliance with company and legal requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, customers and internal teams.
• Handle transport-related queries and issues.
• Perform general admin related to transport planning.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics

Fleet operations

CRM systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Polish language (desirable)

Tools

CRM

Transport management systems

Job description

Pertemps West Bromwich are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join our client based in West Bromwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with previous experience within transport, logistics or fleet operations. The successful candidate will ideally have a good understanding of vehicles, transport compliance and transport planning, as well as being confident using CRM systems.

Polish-speaking skills would be highly desirable for this position.

The Role

As a Transport Planner, you will support the day-to-day planning and coordination of transport operations, ensuring vehicles and drivers are scheduled efficiently, and all relevant compliance requirements are maintained.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Planning and coordinating daily transport schedules and routes.
• Allocating vehicles and drivers to ensure the efficient running of operations.
• Monitoring vehicle movements and resolving any issues or delays.
• Maintaining accurate records using in-house CRM and transport systems.
• Ensuring transport operations remain compliant with relevant company and legal requirements.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Dealing with transport-related queries and operational issues.
• Completing general administration associated with transport planning and fleet operations.

The Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will ideally have:
• Previous experience within transport planning, logistics or fleet operations.
• Good knowledge of vehicles and transport operations.
• An understanding of transport compliance.
• Experience using CRM or transport management systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The flexibility to work 6:00am starts.
• Polish-speaking skills would be highly desirable, although not essential.

The Details

Location: West Bromwich

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start Time: 6:00am

Potential: Opportunity for hours to increase

Pay Rate: GBP13.50 - GBP14.50 per hour

If you have previous transport planning experience and are looking for a part-time opportunity with the potential for additional hours, we would love to hear from you!