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Job summary
A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Transport Planner in Dover to join a supportive team. Key responsibilities include planning vehicle routes, monitoring operations, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate should have strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network and experience in transport planning. This role offers a competitive salary and a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern for a great work/life balance.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a Transport Planner role (essential).
- Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
- Ability to think ahead, stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions.
Responsibilities
- Planning and coordinating daily vehicle routes for delivery and collection.
- Monitoring and adjusting plans in response to changes and delays.
- Liaising with drivers, depots, and customers to ensure excellent service.
Skills
Tools
Transport Planner
Location: Dover, Kent
Hours: 8.00am - 8.00pm, 4 days on 4 days off
Salary: DOE
PSM Recruitment is seeking an experienced Transport Planner looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, supportive environment? We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual to join our client's planning team, helping to ensure smooth, efficient, and cost-effective transport operations across the UK.
- Planning and coordinating daily vehicle routes to meet delivery and collection schedules
- Monitoring and adjusting plans to respond to changes, delays or issues
- Liaising with drivers, depots, and customers to ensure excellent service and communication
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory transport requirements
- Using transport management systems (TMS) and other planning tools effectively
- Previous experience in a Transport Planner role (essential)
- Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network
- Ability to think ahead, stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Confident using route planning software and Microsoft Office tools
- 4 on, 4 off shift pattern - giving you a great work/life balance
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Supportive team environment and training where needed
- Career development opportunities in a growing business
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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