Transport Planner

Transport Planner 

Location: Droitwich
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off Days
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Transport Planner, Traffic Planner or Transport Coordinator looking for your next opportunity?

Workforce Staffing are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing logistics operation based in Droitwich.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience working on a transport desk or within a busy transport operation, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems and making decisions quickly.

You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the transport operation, ensuring routes and loads are planned efficiently, deliveries are completed on time and drivers are fully supported throughout their shifts.

As a Transport Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning efficient and cost-effective delivery routes and schedules
• Planning journeys, loads and driver schedules
• Managing and prioritising workloads across the transport operation
• Providing driver briefings and debriefings
• Monitoring deliveries and proactively managing delays and missed time slots
• Communicating with drivers, customers, suppliers and other transport teams
• Liaising with other depots to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Booking agency drivers to meet operational requirements
• Monitoring driver performance and transport compliance
• Working closely with drivers and the Compliance team to minimise infringements
• Ensuring vehicles and trailers are available for inspections and compliance requirements
• Maintaining accurate records and information on transport systems
• Using Excel and transport planning systems to manage operational data
• Supporting colleagues and management with transport-related queries and issues
• Ensuring all health & safety and operational procedures are followed

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Traffic Planner, Transport Coordinator or similar
• Good geographical knowledge
• A strong understanding of transport legislation, regulations and compliance
• Experience with DVSA/VOSA compliance
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Stirling or a similar Transport Management System is advantageous
• A proactive, flexible and positive can-do attitude
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider transport team
• National CPC desirable but not essential

• £30,000 per annum
• 4 days on / 4 days off – day shifts
• Permanent, full-time position
• Free on-site parking
• Life insurance
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing logistics business
• A varied role with genuine responsibility within the transport operation

If you have previous transport planning or traffic desk experience and are looking for a permanent opportunity offering a 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of the Workforce Staffing team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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