Transport Planner: Flexible Shifts & Growth

Pertemps; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Support

Pension

Holiday pay

Mortgage references

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting a confident, organised and experienced Transport Planner to join a busy logistics hub at East Midlands Gateway (DE74), near Castle Donington and Kegworth. You will plan and coordinate daily transport operations, ensuring routes are efficient, cost-effective and delivered on time, working with drivers, customers and the transport team.

Hours include various day and night shifts with competitive pay rates for administrator and planner levels.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of transport legislation would be advantageous.
• 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.
• Confident dealing with customers, drivers and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and unexpected issues.
• Previous 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

Transport planning

Route planning

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Pertemps is recruiting a confident, organised and experienced Transport Planner to join a busy logistics hub at East Midlands Gateway (DE74), near Castle Donington and Kegworth. You will plan and coordinate daily transport operations, ensuring routes are efficient, cost-effective and delivered on time, working with drivers, customers and the transport team.

Hours include various day and night shifts with competitive pay rates for administrator and planner levels.