Transport Planner: Flexible Shifts & Growth

Energy Jobline ZR; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Support

Weekly or monthly pay

Pension

Holiday pay

Mortgage references

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting a confident Transport Planner to join our busy logistics hub at East Midlands Gateway (DE74). You will plan and coordinate daily transport operations, allocating drivers and vehicles to routes, and ensuring on-time deliveries while controlling costs.

Working hours cover day and night shifts, with competitive hourly pay and progression opportunities. The role involves close collaboration with drivers and customers, adhering to transport regulations and health & safety

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of transport legislation (driver hours, vehicle compliance).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Good geographical knowledge and route planning ability.
• Strong knowledge of local and regional road networks.
• Ability to plan efficient and cost-effective routes.
• Experience in customer service, logistics or transport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily transport routes efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Allocate drivers and vehicles to planned routes.
• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time.
• Monitor routes and adjust when required.
• Deal with customer queries and provide updates on deliveries.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and transport teams.
• Use route-planning and transport management systems.
• Consider traffic, road restrictions and geographical factors when planning routes.
• Always maintain a high level of customer service.
• Work to company procedures, transport regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the transport team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Route planning

Geographical knowledge

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Route planning software

Transport management systems

Job description

Pertemps is recruiting a confident Transport Planner to join our busy logistics hub at East Midlands Gateway (DE74). You will plan and coordinate daily transport operations, allocating drivers and vehicles to routes, and ensuring on-time deliveries while controlling costs.

Working hours cover day and night shifts, with competitive hourly pay and progression opportunities. The role involves close collaboration with drivers and customers, adhering to transport regulations and health & safety