Transport Planner / Loader

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions - Northern Industrial; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied role

Supportive team

Career development

Full-time role

Job summary

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions - Northern Industrial is seeking a proactive Transport Planner / Loader in Ashton. The role combines daily transport planning with practical loading duties to ensure safe, on-time deliveries.

You will assist with route planning, maintain transport records and prepare vehicles for dispatch while upholding Health & Safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with a strong commitment to Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager with daily transport planning and route scheduling.
• Update transport systems and maintain accurate transport documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse and Customer Services to meet delivery requirements.
• Monitor vehicle availability and loading priorities.
• Load vehicles safely and in line with loading plans.
• Check products against delivery paperwork and report discrepancies.
• Prioritise loading to ensure on-time departures.
• Report damaged products or operational issues.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve daily dispatch targets and customer service.

Skills

Route planning

Load optimisation

Communication

Organisation

Full UK Driving Licence

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Job description

Transport Planner / Loader

Ashton

1:00pm – 9:00pm

Permanent

Our client is looking to recruit an organised and proactive Transport Planner / Loader to join their busy Transport team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where you'll play a key role in ensuring products are delivered safely, accurately and on time.

This is a varied position that combines transport planning with practical warehouse and loading responsibilities. You'll work closely with the Transport Manager to support the daily planning of delivery routes and schedules while ensuring vehicles are loaded efficiently and in line with operational priorities. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be the ideal role for you.

The Role

As Transport Planner / Loader, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day transport operation by assisting with route planning, maintaining transport records and communicating with internal departments to ensure deliveries run smoothly. Alongside your planning responsibilities, you'll also take an active role in loading vehicles, checking products against delivery documentation and preparing vehicles for on-time dispatch.

Health and Safety is central to the role, and you'll be expected to follow company procedures, maintain excellent housekeeping standards and ensure all loading activities are carried out safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager with daily transport planning and route scheduling.
• Update transport systems and maintain accurate transport documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse and Customer Services to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
• Monitor vehicle availability and loading priorities.
• Load vehicles safely, accurately and in accordance with loading plans.
• Check products against delivery paperwork and report any discrepancies.
• Prioritise loading to ensure vehicles depart on schedule.
• Report damaged products, shortages or operational issues.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve daily dispatch targets and deliver excellent customer service.

About You

The successful candidate will be organised, dependable and able to balance planning and administrative duties with hands-on operational work. You'll be comfortable working under pressure, managing competing priorities and communicating effectively with colleagues across different departments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with a strong commitment to Health & Safety.

Desirable

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics or distribution.
• Warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• FLT licence.
• HGV licence or vehicle shunting experience.

What's on Offer?

• Join a successful and growing business.
• A varied role with a mix of planning and operational responsibilities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to develop your transport and logistics career.
• Stable, full-time position with consistent weekday hours.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine organisation, problem-solving and practical warehouse skills while making a real impact on a busy transport operation, we'd love to hear from you.