Transport Planner: HGV Fleet & Route Optimization

MTrec Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time, permanent role

Mon-Fri schedule

28 days leave including bank holidays

Training & development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Immediate start

Job summary

MTrec Commercial are currently supporting our highly successful client in their search for an experienced Transport Planner to join their growing team on a full-time and permanent basis. If you have the required skills and experience, then apply now to join a forward-thinking logistics operation in Gateshead.

You will manage an established HGV fleet, plan routes, and maintain proactive communication with drivers and customers, ensuring accurate costing and professional service at all times.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with HGV fleet.
• Proven transport planning experience.
• Costings and financial experience in transport planning.
• Excellent communication with customers, drivers and clients.
• Strong route planning experience.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of curtain sizes and related aspects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage an established HGV fleet.
• Plan and maintain an HGV fleet.
• Communicate clearly with drivers and customers.
• Costing and planning routes for the HGV fleet.
• Maintain excellent administration throughout planning and execution.
• Liaise with contractors as required.
• Represent the client’s brand professionally at all times.
• Manage subcontractors when required.

Skills

HGV fleet management

Transport planning

Route planning

Customer & driver liaison

Attention to detail

Job description

MTrec Commercial are currently supporting our highly successful client in their search for an experienced Transport Planner to join their growing team on a full-time and permanent basis. If you have the required skills and experience, then apply now to join a forward-thinking logistics operation in Gateshead.

You will manage an established HGV fleet, plan routes, and maintain proactive communication with drivers and customers, ensuring accurate costing and professional service at all times.