Transport Planner

Overview

Transport Planner – Telford

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (negotiable). 4 on 4 off shift pattern – days.

We are seeking a highly organized transport planner with a strong track record in the industry and at least one year of hands-on experience for our client in the Telford area. The successful candidate will be proficient in Word, Excel, and the full Office 365 suite, and will bring a sharp attention to detail to ensure daily routes are planned efficiently and loads are optimally coordinated.

Salary is negotiable, depending on experience, and will be discussed during the interview process.

• Plan daily and weekly driver routes and delivery schedules, based on customer orders.
• Allocate work to drivers based on availability, location and workload.
• Monitor journeys and adjust routes to avoid delays or disruptions.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and operations teams throughout the day.
• Ensure vehicles and drivers meet legal compliance and working time rules.
• Respond to last minute changes, breakdowns or urgent jobs.
• Track performance including on-time deliveries, mileage and efficiency.
• Use transport planning software to manage jobs and resources.
• Support continuous improvement in route planning and cost efficiency.

• 1+ years' experience in a Transport Planning based position.
• Experience with planning systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet multiple strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.