Transport Planner

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Transport Planner

Newark, Nottinghamshire

£30,000 - £40,000

Working hours Monday to Friday or Thursday to Sunday (please note if you work Monday to Friday, you must be able to work 1 weekend per month, and you will get 2 days off in the week)

We are supporting a forward-thinking organisation based on the outskirts of Newark (due to location own transport is required)  with the recruitment of a Transport Planner, this is a new position and has been created as part of the company’s succession planning for the future.  Recruiting the right people is an integral part of our client’s growth plans, they are a profitable and expanding business that can offer you job security, training and ongoing development. They have ambitious plans to continue to grow the business and understand that investing in new personnel is key to their success.  This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to join a forward-thinking company or an experienced transport planner looking for their next challenge.  The successful Transport Planner will play a key role in ensuring vehicles, drivers and deliveries are scheduled efficiently, helping maintain excellent customer service and operational performance.

Duties for transport planner

• Plan and schedule daily vehicle routes and driver allocations.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, growers and operational teams regarding delivery schedules.
• Monitor vehicle movements and resolve transport issues as they arise.
• Maintain transport records, delivery paperwork and compliance documentation.
• Assist with driver hours, tachograph and transport compliance administration.
• Support fleet maintenance scheduling, MOTs and servicing requirements.
• Produce transport reports and KPI information.
• Handle general transport office administration duties.

Skills & Experience for transport planner

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics or planning environment preferred or recent business graduate
• Strong organisational and administration skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Knowledge of transport compliance, driver hours and tachograph regulations would be advantageous.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rischer and Butler (part of Fresh Start Recruitment (UK)) who are acting as an Employment Agency.

Due to the high volumes of applications, we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.

If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.