Transport Planner

Location: Hampton Lovett

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.

The Role

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

About You

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

What's on Offer?

£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

Apply Today

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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