Transport Planner (Nights)

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Careers; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a reliable Transport Planner to manage vehicle movements and liaise with drivers. The ideal candidate should have road knowledge and strong communication skills. This role offers consistent hours and a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000 for a full-time, permanent position.

Benefits

Consistent hours

Paid annual leave

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Reliable and trustworthy to assist Drivers effectively.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with drivers and management.
• Understanding of fleet operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Booking and planning jobs on the Transport Management System.
• Organising paperwork for Drivers.
• Being a main contact for Drivers and subcontractors.
• Reporting vehicle defects to management.
• Ensuring proper vehicle allocation for jobs.

Skills

Road knowledge

Reliability

Knowledge of fleet and vehicles

Communication skills

Job description

Transport Planner (Nights)

Staines

Shift: Nights; 4 on 4 off; 6pm - 6am OR Monday - Friday; 6pm - 4am

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Full-time, Permanent position

Enjoy consistent hours, paid annual leave, and the backing of an established company that values its employees.

Roles and Responsibilities

Your position involves a combination of data entry and dealing with customers and drivers. You will also be planning / organising vehicle movements.

• Booking, planning and allocating jobs onto our client's Transport Management System.
• Organising Driver's paperwork for the day.
• Being a main point of contact for Drivers that report to the office, including sub-contractors.
• Reporting vehicle defects to the Transport Manager if brought to your attention.
• Other general transport duties as required.
• Providing feedback to management.
• Answering office phone calls.
• Ensuring vans are not taken home when Drivers are going on holiday.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Road knowledge is beneficial for this role.
• To be reliable and trustworthy so the Drivers know they can rely on the information given to them by you.
• Knowledge of fleet and vehicles to ensure that the correct vehicles are sent to specific jobs.
• Good communication skills.