Transport Planner

Job Description

Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner on behalf of a successful transport and logistics company based in Trafford Park. This is a permanent position working on days with some early and later shifts to cover holidays.

The Transport Planner position is based in their Trafford Park site and a great opportunity for a high performing, motivated, hands‑on person to join the existing team.

• Planning Irish Export Trailers (Dublin & Belfast)
• Planning our multi drop C&D vehicles effectively to achieve on time deliveries (Holiday cover)
• Ensure all customer collections are achieved.
• Changing schedules to meet customer/network demands.
• Liaising with drivers and colleagues to ensure all day‑to‑day activities are met to the highest possible standards.
• Ensuring our drivers are delivering effectively and reporting delays effectively.
• Trouble shooting critical transport related issues as they arise in a live environment.

• The ability to utilise and manage people effectively.
• Full training for the in‑house systems will be provided, however a good knowledge of computer skills will be required.
• Flexible approach with regards to working hours.
• Able to work under pressure in a time‑critical environment.
• Well organised with an acute attention to detail with excellent problem‑solving skills.

• Monday – Friday 12:00‑20:30 with AM/PM Shift Holiday Covering Role
• 9 weeks throughout the year (5.30am‑2pm & 08:00‑17:30pm)
• Saturday mornings occasionally, paid as overtime additionally to salary
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – up to max 35 days with service.
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme