Transport planner (entry Level)

MET Recruitment; Wombourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Transport Planner (Entry-Level) to join a growing business in Wombourne. This role offers genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive team environment, focusing on logistics and transport operations. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage tasks under pressure, and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Full training and career development plan

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Interest in transport, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in a logistics or office-based environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Booking site deliveries and collections with major suppliers.
• Communicating with hauliers, sending confirmations and updates.
• Inputting and managing data on systems such as TOMS, CHAS, and MOPS.
• Allocating haulier work efficiently and supporting transport operations.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Strong communication skills

Comfortable using spreadsheets

Job description

Transport Planner (Entry-Level)

Location: Wombourne

Salary: £21,000 – £25,000 (depending on age and experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are recruiting for a growing business in Wombourne looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Transport Planner to join their team. This is an entry-level role with genuine opportunities for progression based on performance and the ability to grow with an expanding fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Booking site deliveries and collections with major suppliers and recyclers
• Communicating with hauliers, sending confirmations and updates
• Inputting and managing data on systems such as TOMS, CHAS, and MOPS
• Allocating haulier work efficiently and supporting day-to-day transport operations
• Prospecting and onboarding new hauliers
• Checking delivery and collection times, following up on delays or issues
• Calculating haulage rates accurately
• Updating driver schedules, earnings, and daily work spreadsheets
• Using internal databases and portals to maximise efficiency and profitability

Requirements

• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable using spreadsheets and databases (training provided)
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Interest in transport, logistics, or supply chain operations
• Experience in a logistics or office-based environment is an advantage but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• £21,000 – £25,000 depending on experience
• Full training and career development plan
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business

If you are motivated, organised, and ready to start your career in transport planning, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the first step in joining this dynamic team.