Transport Planner (Palletforce)

Simarco International Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Witham. This role involves planning and allocating Pallet Network consignments, ensuring optimal vehicle utilization and compliance with legal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in route planning and a keen understanding of transport policies. The company prides itself on providing excellent training and career development opportunities, making this an exciting chance to grow within a supportive environment. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and contribute to a thriving team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Discount platform

Full training and support

Cycle to work scheme

Mental health forum

Reward and recognition programme

Simarco Stars – recognition & rewards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in Pallet Network route planning.
• Excellent knowledge of Drivers hours and Working Time Directive regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate Pallet Network consignments to the local fleet.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers Hours and Working Directive Regulations.

Skills

Pallet Network route planning

General Haulage route planning

Knowledge of vehicle weights and legal limits

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Math’s/English at GCSE or ‘O’ Level standard

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to be based at our Witham site. Do you have a solid background in planning and allocating Pallet Network consignments plus customer collections to the local transport fleet and eager to take on a role that promises excellent opportunities for career and personal development? If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity...

Simarco takes pride in being a great place to work, offering excellent training and career development opportunities. Join our team—apply today!

Position:

Key duties & Responsibilities:

1. Plan and allocate all Pallet Network consignments plus customer collections to the local Palletforce fleet, ensuring optimum utilisation and profitability within the constraints of cargo availability, vehicle availability, customer requirements and legal restrictions.
2. Have a clear understanding of the company's policies, procedures and vision and how the Transport and Fleet Departments contribute and comply with these.
3. Ensure that Drivers Hours and Working Directive Regulations are adhered to by all drivers and mobile workers and that accurate records are maintained in accordance with the Company’s Legal obligations.
4. Vehicle and drivers’ cards are correctly downloaded in accordance with Company Procedures.
5. Provide a friendly and helpful Driver Reception service, greeting each driver and allocating their vehicle keys and Manifest of work up, until the main shift commences.

Requirements:

Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:

1. You must have at least 2 years proven success in Pallet Network route planning and a great understanding of General Haulage route planning.
2. Excellent knowledge of vehicle weights and legal limits, including Drivers hours and Working Time Directive regulations, road traffic laws and vehicle costs.
3. Fully conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel.
4. Ability to communicate at all levels, work unsupervised calmly and professionally and be a great team player.
5. Math’s/English at GCSE or ‘O’ Level standard, manual handling and fire safety training.
6. Must have a flexible approach to hours of work.

Other information:

We can offer you:

1. We offer a highly competitive salary reflective of market rates.
2. 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
3. Company Pension Scheme.
4. Discount platform.
5. Full training and support.
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Regular engagement initiative including treat days!
8. Learning Management System for continuous learning.
9. Mental health forum in place to support with well being.
10. Reward and recognition programme.
11. Simarco Stars – recognition & rewards.