Transport planning assistant

Temp Station; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Normanton seeks a Transport Planning Assistant to ensure timely transport operations and improve performance processes. Candidates must have 3+ years' experience in transport, knowledge of drivers' regulations, and a solid understanding of UK road networks. This role requires effective communication and problem-solving skills, and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• MUST have at least 3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced Transport department.
• MUST have an understanding of drivers working hours and driving time regulations.
• MUST have a good geographical understanding of the UK road networks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the planned runs are achieved in a timely manner exceeding customer needs.
• Communicating with operations department, customers, and hauliers.
• Managing all PODs, uploading them into the TMS and sending any POD requests onto the customer or colleague.
• Keeping the transport and sub-contractor log up to date.
• Speaking to drivers throughout the day, checking on progress and dealing with any issues that may arise during the shift.
• Following and improving processes linked to performance.
• Booking out of area or hazardous jobs.
• Providing quotes internally and externally via calls and emails.
• Provide holiday cover for planners.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Job description

Transport Planning Assistant job description

Temp Station are delighted to announce we are currently recruiting a transport planning assistant to join a busy and established freight forwarding client in the Normanton WF6 area on a permanent basis.

• Assist in ensuring the planned runs are achieved in a timely manner exceeding customer needs.
• Communicating with operations department, customers and hauliers
• Managing all POD’s, uploading them into the TMS and sending any POD requests onto the customer or colleague
• Keeping the transport and sub-contractor log up to date
• Speaking to drivers throughout the day, checking on progress and dealing with any issues that may arise during the shift
• Following and improving processes linked to performance
• Booking out of area or hazardous jobs onto the pallet network/Hazchem portals
• Providing quotes internally and externally, via calls and emails
• Provide holiday cover for the planners
• Will be required to be the lead planner during periods of annual leave throughout the year
• MUST have at least 3 years’ experience working in a fast paced Transport department
• MUST have an understanding of drivers working hours and driving time regulations
• MUST have a good geographical understanding of the UK road networks

What they can offer: